Key Tasks:
Work with the Volunteer and Activities Co-ordinator, staff, volunteers and service users to develop the existing art and craft activities.
Facilitate and lead art and craft activities where appropriate with support from the Volunteer and Activities Co-ordinator.
Contribute ideas towards the overall activities programme.

Key Skills/Experience/Attributes Required:
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work without close supervision where appropriate.
- A good team player with effective communication skills. Reliable and responsible individual with enthusiasm and effective interpersonal skills.
- Have an interest in working with people who have a variety of abilities and are sensitive and understanding of the needs of people who have sight loss.
- Have an interest in art and craft.

Special Requirements:
- A willingness to work in an environment with guide dogs.
- References and a Criminal Records Bureau check will be required for all volunteer roles.

Benefits to individuals of performing the role:
- Develop organisational and communication skills. Gain knowledge and experience of the care sector and dealing with people with sight loss.
Opportunity for social contact and interaction with others.
Gain experience of facilitating and developing activities.
Opportunity to work within a professional environment whilst making a positive difference to the lives of our service users.

It is expected that all volunteers:
Undertake their volunteering in accordance with the values of the charity.
These values promote respect of service users recognising their skills and entitlement to choice and independence.
Adhere to Pocklington's volunteering policy and support the principles outlined in the organisation's equality and diversity policy.
Attend any training required to support their health and safety and the effective undertaking of their volunteering.

Contact information: For further information on this volunteer opportunity, please contact the Volunteer and Activities Co-ordinator at Pocklington Rise on 01752 339553 for an informal discussion.

For further information on Pocklington Rise, please visit our Housing, care & support pages at pocklington-trust.org.uk/housingcaresupport/