Service Project Details

Age Requirement: 18 years old or older

The South County Regional Library Makerspace is looking for a dependable volunteer to work one on one with a patron to teach the basics of sewing. The session would last 1 hour. This includes the machine basics and threading the machine, the different stitch types, and practicing stitches on scrap fabric. If time allows, possibly show them a small project.

The South County Makerspace is a learning environment for people to connect with others and create meaningful projects, using technologies and other tools that might not be easily accessible.

Hours: 1 hour, once a month with prep time; flexible

Responsibilities: Volunteers commit to teaching a 1-hour lesson to a single patron once a month. Patrons are required to register for this session in advance.

Qualifications:

Advanced experience with sewing machines
Minimum age of 18
Required to complete a background check
Willing to commit to a minimum of 3 months
Patient, tolerant, and caring manner
Strong social and speaking skills
Dependable, cooperative, and flexible

Supplies

The makerspace will provide the sewing machine, thread, and scrap fabric.

Opportunity Name: South County Makerspace Sewing Instructor Volunteer
Description: Age Requirement: 18 years old or older The South County Regional Library Makerspace is looking for a dependable volunteer to work one on one with a patron to teach the basics of sewing. The session would last 1 hour. This includes the machine basics and threading the machine, the different stitch types, and practicing stitches on scrap fabric. If time allows, possibly show them a small project. The South County Makerspace is a learning environment for people to connect with others and create meaningful projects, using technologies and other tools that might not be easily accessible. Hours: 1 hour, once a month with prep time; flexible Responsibilities: Volunteers commit to teaching a 1-hour lesson to a single patron once a month. Patrons are required to register for this session in advance. Qualifications: Advanced experience with sewing machines Minimum age of 18 Required to complete a background check Willing to commit to a minimum of 3 months Patient, tolerant, and caring manner Strong social and speaking skills Dependable, cooperative, and flexible Supplies The makerspace will provide the sewing machine, thread, and scrap fabric.
Start Date:	Fri, Mar 8, 2024
End Date:	Sun, Mar 8, 2026
Spots Available:	3
Meeting Location:	South County Regional Library 5801 Rea Road Charlotte, NC 28277 View Map / Get Directions
Organizer:	Barbara Gwynn bgwynn@cmlibrary.org 704-416-6600

Category:	South County Regional

Opportunity Details | South County Makerspace Sewing Instructor Volunteer