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Upcycling workshop assistant

Organisation Details

University Of Manchester

Sub theme: Children, Education
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Description of role: This is opportunity is sustainability in action, with the Game Changers Project. Through helping deliver up-cycling workshops, both on campus and off campus, working with different community groups and local schools. Taking waste textiles and garments and teaching groups to transform and up-cycle them into useful product, such as bags. We need fashion and textiles students who can help with the practical nature of this project, and the use of sewing machines. This is occasional work, not every week.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Minimum hours commitment: 4
Location:
Nancy Rothwell Building, University of Manchester
Manchester
M13 9PL