Upcycling and repairs volunteer
OFFERED BY:
White Rose Trading CICLocation(s): St Ann's
Address where volunteering takes place: White Rose Donation Centre Units 2-3 Robin Hood Industrial Estate Nottingham NG3 1GEHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Our upcycling and repair volunteers work closely with the fashion supply team at our distribution centre in Nottingham to repurpose our generous donations. This role includes repairing donations and upcycling clothing and textiles in an unsellable condition, transforming them into new garments. It is our mission to make every donation count and our volunteers make a real difference to help us achieve this.
You don’t need any experience to volunteer, all we ask is that you are motivated, hardworking and keen to learn new skills or share your knowledge, experience and talents to support an amazing cause!
We offer a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you feel confident and able to excel in your volunteer role with White Rose.
You don’t need any experience to volunteer, all we ask is that you are motivated, hardworking and keen to learn new skills or share your knowledge, experience and talents to support an amazing cause!
We offer a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you feel confident and able to excel in your volunteer role with White Rose.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
• Making repairs as needed (sewing missing fastenings, repair seams etc)
• Repurposing damaged clothing using scrap textiles into new one off pieces.
• Liaising with the upcycling supervisor and fashion supply team on ways to improve repairs.
• Help think of innovative and creative ways to repurpose textiles and clothing.
*Knowledge and experience of basic DIY sewing skills is helpful for this role but not necessary as full training will be provide and it is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience in fashion design, garment making and sewing.*
• Repurposing damaged clothing using scrap textiles into new one off pieces.
• Liaising with the upcycling supervisor and fashion supply team on ways to improve repairs.
• Help think of innovative and creative ways to repurpose textiles and clothing.
*Knowledge and experience of basic DIY sewing skills is helpful for this role but not necessary as full training will be provide and it is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience in fashion design, garment making and sewing.*
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
A basica knowledge of hand and/or machine sewing is preferable but not necessary as training can be provided.
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18 years old
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
2-5 business days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
3 sessions, including interview, taster session and induction. On going training is provided.
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No