Volunteer with us!
Volunteers are a highly valued and appreciated part of our team. We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy and enthusiasm our volunteers offer and we can be sure the Leach Pottery wouldn’t be the same without them.
We are always looking for new Volunteers to bring unique skills and a fresh perspective to our team. Everyone is welcome!
If you enjoy meeting new people, are passionate about St Ives’ community and heritage, and want to learn more about pottery and develop your skills, we would love to meet you.
“The pottery receives a wonderful mix of visitors, some of whom are potters in their own right - each visitor has a story to tell. The staff are lovely, and other volunteers are friendly and willing to help.”
A few ways you can help the Leach Pottery:
Volunteers help us at the Museum in many ways, including:
Help young people get creative with clay as part of our family workshops
Support people to improve their wellbeing through our community workshops
Keep the historically important outside spaces in beautiful shape as a gardening volunteer
“I have felt very welcome and valued.”
Our Current Positions
We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
Workshop Support and Preparation Volunteer
Are you passionate about pottery and learning? Our Workshop Volunteers help learners on our internationally renowned Learning Programme. Our courses and workshops attract a huge range of people – from experienced potters to children touching clay for the first time, from vulnerable adults bolstering their wellbeing to schoolchildren deepening their skills. We have a range of courses and workshops which volunteers support with. Please register your interest below.
“The process for becoming a volunteer was a good, friendly, helpful and informative experience”
We are looking for people who enjoy working with plants and being outdoors to nurture our historically important spaces. Minimal gardening experience necessary, just enthusiasm for plants and heritage and a can-do approach. We meet fortnightly on Thursday afternoons 2-4pm - we are now breaking for Christmas and the next meet up will be in the New Year - watch this space for updates or email Hannah for details or to register your interest.
If you would like to find out more about it, please get in touch with Hannah, Volunteer Coordinator on the contact details below - or through the registration form at the bottom of the page.
What we offer you
Unfortunately, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for our voluntary roles
Meeting friendly people and making a difference
20% discount in our beautiful shop, 10% off selected workshops (when you have completed 50 hours over the year).
Free access to a number of Cornwall-based arts and heritage locations, including National Trust properties (when you have completed 50 hours over the year).
Training to ensure you feel confident in your role
Quarterly Volunteer creative workshops:
Upcoming Quarterlies; please do get in touch if you’d like to attend a session and learn more about volunteering with the Leach Pottery
Next Quarterly - 9th December 2025 4-6pm: Our Christmas Celebration - create a natural foliage wreath for your winter decorations and meet other Leach Pottery volunteers and staff - there will also be mince pies, tea and coffee.
Our next Creative Quarterly is Tuesday 9th December 4-6pm
“I loved the support and the staff were amazingly welcoming and supportive. Able to ask questions too, without feeling awkward”
How do I get in touch?
If you have any questions or would like to know more, you are welcome to contact Hannah - Volunteer Coordinator via email volunteercoordinator@leachpottery.com or ask for Hannah on 01736 799703.
Please complete the below registration form if you are interested in volunteering with us.