Sewing teaching assistant

What will I be doing?

• Helping beginners sew simple repairs and small make-n-take projects using sewing machines.
• Help to set-up and tidy.
  

When?

Hand sewing: First Wednesday of the month, at 10.30am - 12.30pm or one early evening as we expand (to be confirmed)

Sewing machine: Third Monday of the month, either 10.30 am - 12.30 or 5.30pm to 8pm

About the organisation

FREE of charge, discreet donation dish available on a pay-as-you-can basis. Learn how to repair, adjust and upcycle your clothes and other textiles. We also have make & take projects.

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Skills

• Simple hand-sewing and basic machine-sewing skills.

• Ability to teach the public.

• Need an approachable personality.

• Some flexibility too as each attendee will bring different items to be sewn.

• Supervision is always available and helpers can come and try a session before offering or committing to help.