Weekly working bees are great for meeting and working together with a small group of others, arranging fabric selections, cutting out, sewing, and finishing touches.
Projects vary week to week depending on projects we have on the go. Current main project is making patchwork blankets and beanies for the families of the Dunedin Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
SKILLS THAT CAN BE GAINED FROM THIS ROLE:
Experience in working with different fabrics; creative use of colour and pattern; accurate fabric cutting; sewing skills using a sewing machine and hand-sewing.
Working in a friendly and welcoming group environment. Helping with the project mission to reduce waste. Contributing skills to encourage local children and people in a wide range of situations.
Our weekly working bees are open to any level of experience with textiles and sewing, as volunteers can choose the area they are happy working, or have help learning new skills. All that is needed is enthusiasm.
Full training is provided. Any additional support can offer can be arranged as needed.
Working bees are held on Thursday mornings each week, from 10:30am till 1pm. Volunteers are welcome for the whole 3 hours or for any shorter period they are available.
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Ref: 1261
Art & Craft
Volunteer South's office is closed from Friday 20th December until Monday January 6th. Many organisations listing roles online will also be taking a break. During this time your requests to connect will go through, however there may be some delay in you hearing from the organisations you select. Please be patient and if you have not heard back from them by mid January email them directly and give them a nudge. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season and summer.
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