Pottery Session Leader or Assistant

Hands in Clay is a new pottery activity for older people living with sight loss in East Lancashire. This gentle, creative class provides a meaningful way for individuals to reconnect with themselves and others through touch, movement, and expression. Sessions create a safe, welcoming space where participants can explore texture, shape, and form without pressure or judgment, just the joy of making.

Galloways already hosts a similar session in Chorley and is now looking for volunteers to help out as session leaders or assistants at our groups in Accrington and Colne on a weekly or fortnightly basis, however support could be given less often to suit the volunteer.

Pottery is perfect for people with a visual impairment, as it encourages movement, improves dexterity, and offers a rich sensory experience. It’s also very social, helping individuals feel part of something again.

This role would suit someone with experience of supporting and running similar sessions. Training in working with people with sight loss will be provided to all applicants.

What skills do I need?

No specific skills required but an experience of supporting and running similar sessions would be ideal.

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

2 hours a fortnight, day of the week flexible/ to be decided.

Where does this role take place?