Sewing volunteers
Women Reform Outreach CIC
Women Reform Outreach run community-based textile, crafting or sewing initiative aimed at personal development, reducing isolation and teaching valuable practical skills. We are looking for sewing volunteers to support women in a friendly sewing group by helping set up sessions, welcoming learners, preparing materials, encouraging participants, and assisting with basic stitching repairs and creative projects.
Women Reform Outreach run community-based textile, crafting or sewing initiative aimed at personal development, reducing isolation and teaching valuable practical skills. The aim is to support women in building confidence, learning useful skills, and enjoying a creative group setting. We are looking for sewing volunteers who want to support women in building confidence, learning useful skills, and enjoying a creative group setting. Volunteers will help set up the sewing space, welcome participants, support learners during hands-on sessions and encourage them as they practise basic stitching, alterations, repairs, and creative sewing projects. Tasks may include: - Helping prepare materials - Demonstrating simple techniques under the guidance of experienced trainers - Offering one-to-one encouragement - Keeping the space tidy and safe - Celebrating learners’ progress. What will you gain from volunteering: • Practical sewing and creative-session experience • Communication, teamwork, mentoring, and confidence-building skills • Knowledge of community learning and women’s personal development • Training, guidance, and regular support • Social contact, creativity, confidence, and a chance to make a positive difference This role is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating with people, being patient and supportive, and sharing or developing sewing and craft skills. Volunteers will be part of a positive, inclusive programme where practical learning can help women gain confidence, independence, and a sense of achievement.
Art & Design,Practical Work & DIY
Art & Craft, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Cleaning & Tidying, Creative & Design, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
Volunteers do not need formal qualifications or previous sewing experience, as we will provide training and support. They should already be friendly, patient, respectful and willing to work with women from diverse backgrounds. Volunteers should be reliable, able to follow simple instructions, and comfortable helping in a group setting.
• Practical sewing and creative-session experience • Communication, teamwork, mentoring, and confidence-building skills • Knowledge of community learning and women’s personal development • Training, guidance, and regular support • Social contact, creativity, confidence, and a chance to make a positive difference
From 10 am – 3 pm
E8 2LX
KINGSLAND SHOPPING CENTRE
KINGSLAND SHOPPING CENTRE, E8 2LX • The nearest stop: Dalston stop • Bus route: 56 • Nearby stops: Dalston Lane stop K and Graham Road stop M • Nearby routes: 30, 56 and 242
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