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Sewing Machine Workshop Volunteer 25-26 AY
Organisation Details
Student Action - Want Not Waste
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing
Organisation Description: Zero Waste Shop
Description of role: JOIN OUR NEW SEWING MACHINE WORKSHOP TEAM!
Want Not Waste is launching weekly workshops to help students upcycle old clothes and textiles — and we need creative volunteers to lead the way!
We’re looking for students who:
• Can use a sewing machine (crochet/hand-sewing is a bonus!)
• Love crafting and coming up with new ideas
• Want to make a positive sustainability impact on campus
You’ll get to:
• Teach students how to upcycle their textiles
• Design fun, useful items from old fabrics
• Help launch a new sustainability initiative
• Gain teamwork, communication & creative skills
Perks:
• Flexible volunteering hours
• WNW volunteer discounts
• Free coffee, tea & hot chocolate
• Full training provided!
Make friends, get creative, and help fight fashion waste.
Join us and create something meaningful at Want Not Waste!
Want Not Waste is launching weekly workshops to help students upcycle old clothes and textiles — and we need creative volunteers to lead the way!
We’re looking for students who:
• Can use a sewing machine (crochet/hand-sewing is a bonus!)
• Love crafting and coming up with new ideas
• Want to make a positive sustainability impact on campus
You’ll get to:
• Teach students how to upcycle their textiles
• Design fun, useful items from old fabrics
• Help launch a new sustainability initiative
• Gain teamwork, communication & creative skills
Perks:
• Flexible volunteering hours
• WNW volunteer discounts
• Free coffee, tea & hot chocolate
• Full training provided!
Make friends, get creative, and help fight fashion waste.
Join us and create something meaningful at Want Not Waste!
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Practical Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2 hours per week
Location:
University of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PR