Use Your Sewing Skills To Give Back & Make A Difference!
Habitat for Humanity Northern Region's Curtain Bank is on the hunt for a skilled and reliable volunteer to help sew reusable shopping bags made from recycled or donated fabric, which are then sold in our Op-Shops and helps support our Healthy homes team with providing warm, dry, healthier homes to families in need in our community.
What you will be doing:.........
♻️Sewing simple reusable shopping bags from donated or recycled textiles
♻️ Cutting fabric, and finishing bags
♻️ Working alongside a friendly supportive team
♻️ Helping to reduce plastic waste and make your community a more sustainable place to live
✔️ Confident using a sewing machine
✔️ Able to sew neatly and follow simple patterns/templates
✔️ Good attention to detail and takes pride in workmanship
✔️ Reliable and able to work independently
✔️ Comfortable working onsite at East Tāmaki with our team in the Curtain Bank
(may consider home based work over time)
✔️ No formal qualifications needed — just good sewing skills and good attitude
A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.
One or two half days per week 9am to 12 noon or 1pm to 4pm
or 1 full day from 9am to 3pm on a regular weekly basis.
Flexibility on days/times but would like a regular weekly commitment
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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