Children’s sewing class assistant

Children’s sewing class assistant

Posted for Sew Fabulous

Posted by Community Works

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Sew Fabulous Community Interest Company is based in Brighton Open Market.

We have classes for children and young people every day after school, and we have home educated kids groups during the day on Monday and Friday.

We are looking to recruit class assistants for our Monday classes.

Monday classes are from 2.30-4 for home ed students and 4pm to 5.30pm for after school students

All volunteers need to go through our recruitment process including an initial trial period.

Sew Fabulous is looking to actively train and mentor potential teachers, so if you are interested in progressing in this way please mention this in your application.

Our children’s class volunteers will assist with:

• Setting up and tidying away.
• Preparing learning materials.
• Helping students to use sewing machines and other equipment safely and effectively.
• Helping students with their projects.
• Taking photographs of students work.

Benefits

1. Excellent practical experience working in a busy studio environment with children and young people.
2. Opportunity to be mentored by Sew Fabulous and to take on teaching responsibilities if keen to do so.
3. Opportunity to attend practical and creative training sessions with Sew Fabulous staff and other volunteers.

Practical Considerations

If you are successful in your application to become a volunteer we ask for a minimum commitment of 12 sessions (1 full term).

DBS checks will be required.

Please:
1. Only apply if you are really interested
2. Check your junk mail as we always reply to applicants and often our replies get lost.

What skills do I need?

It is essential that any prospective volunteers:

• Have good basic sewing skills and arts experience.
• Can easily build a strong rapport and positive working relationship with adults, children and young people.
• Can take direction well, work with all people in a conscious, good natured, creative way.
• Have an interest in sewing/textiles/arts.
• Are committed to Sew Fabulous’s aims and objectives.