Key Volunteer – CRAFTworks

CRAFTworks: This is a crafting group for women with Mental Health Challenges. The group runs two sessions on a Monday in our Roots to Work Cafe. We work with natural materials, often harvested on site, to collectively create items for our small farm shop. Participants also learn about packaging and pricing. We work mainly with natural materials (fleece, herbs, willow, hazel, natural dyes etc) but also craft with other materials using natural themes as inspiration. The group has a maximum of 12 people and many come to us through mental health referrals or social prescribing. 

Role description: To assist in the delivery of the CRAFTworks project and work under the direction of the group coordinator Zosia Brett in the running of the afternoon group 12.30-4pm. 

Key aspects of the role:  

• To uphold farm values and be kind, supportive, patient and understanding of participants needs 

• To support activities in such a way that ensures every participant feels welcome, safe and nurtured 

• To help ensure all participants have a clear understanding of the task and that they have the correct tools, materials and encouragement 

• To help those who may need one to one support 

• To support NEW participants to feel safe and welcome by helping and reminding them where facilities are (eg toilet, water, teas etc) and supporting them to understand the timings of the day.   

• To have a crafting skill level to be able to pick up new techniques relatively easily and occasionally run sub groups to complete certain crafts. 

• To have an interest in natural crafting or the use of natural materials in craft 

MAIN ROLE 

• To be able to arrive at 12.30 on Mondays in time to discuss projects and materials for the day. We can offer you a free farm lunch at 12.30pm. 

• To support the group in activities 1-3pm.  

• To help tidy up between 3 and 4pm, making sure tools are cleaned and returned to lock up/crafts cupboard, tidy up tea box, wash cups and help return cafe tables and chairs to position. 

• To help with Craftworks stalls on Open Days (optional extra). 

ADDITIONAL ROLES RELEVANT TO THE MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES WITHIN THE GROUP 

• Where a participant appears to be in need of listening support, let the group leader know that they may need a one to one chat  

• Where a participant appears to be in need of crisis support direct them towards the group lead who will inform Sarah Davies (Mental Health Programme Lead

• Read and work within relevant farm policies on Safeguarding and Boundaries.  

As a key volunteer you will be supervised by the Craftworks Coordinator.    

You will be offered training in relevant areas as opportunities arise. 

You will be required to read our Volunteer Handbook before starting the role. 

We ask that you inform the Farm if you are unable to attend. 

DBS requirements: This volunteer role requires an up-to date Enhanced DBS check (this will be paid for by the Farm if you are not in the DBS Update Service). 

Referees: We will require two references before you start (forms will be provided). 

Hours: Mondays 12.30-4pm.  

Delicious Farm Lunch Provided at 12.30pm.     

Application closing date: 16th November 2026