Volunteer wanted with sewing skills

Practical details
Opportunity • Structural
Contact person
Sanneke Roelofs
Ask Sanneke a question or contact the organiser directly at sanneke@mfcgroningen.nl or 0624244473.
Requirements
#120268
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Interesting or nice about this vacancy
Do you have a heart for sustainability, coziness, and handiness with a sewing machine?
Then we are looking for you!
Broekzak Vestzak is a clothing sharing project, organized by and for residents of the De Wijert neighborhood.
At BZVZ, everyone can bring in and pick out clothing for free; you can even just pick something out!
This way, we give clothing a second life in the neighborhood and prevent waste. A real win-win!
Tasks and duties
What are you going to do?
On Wednesday afternoons, we offer a clothing repair service. Think of:
- A new zoom
- A loose knot
- A new zipper
- For a small price, you help make clothes wearable again.
Therefore, we are looking for someone who:
- Is handy with the sewing machine
- Likes helping others
- Enjoys working in a team
Would you also like to help sort clothes on other days? That is allowed, but the emphasis is on sewing on Wednesdays.
Skills and qualities
- Practical skills
- Able to sew (by hand, but preferably with a sewing machine)
- Can perform minor repairs, such as:
- Shorten or repair hems
- sewing on buttons
- repair small tears
- Basic knowledge of fabrics and clothing is a plus.
- Social skills
- Friendly and patient with visitors
- Able to work well in a team
- Open and helpful attitude
Additional information
When?
Trouser pocket Waistcoat pocket is open on:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 13:00 to 16:00.
Where?
MFC De Wijert/Helpman
PC Hooftlaan 1a – easily accessible to everyone.
Why participate?
- You make the neighborhood more sustainable
- You meet nice people
- You see immediate results from your work
- And… above all, it is very cozy!
Since the start, hundreds of clothing items have already been saved and worn again in the neighborhood. There is something for everyone.
Do you recognize yourself in this?
Then we look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, please send us a message as well.
Together we make the neighborhood more beautiful; will you pick up the thread with us?
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About MFC De Wijert & Helpman
Stichting MultiFunctioneel Centrum De Wijert & Helpman bevindt zich in het zuiden van de stad Groningen. Het MFC De Wijert & Helpman is de spin in het web als het gaat om de plek waar de bewoners van De Wijert en Helpman elkaar kunnen ontmoeten. Het bruist in het centrum van de activiteiten en initiatieven door en voor wijkbewoners. Zij kunnen er dagelijks terecht voor een activiteit, een vraag of advies, een kop koffie of maaltijd. Ook clubs, verenigingen, particulieren en organisaties maken gebruik van het centrum.
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