We seek to serve the local church by providing the staff, technical skills and resources to run regular sewing workshop as a means of demonstrating Jesus’ love to their local community. Workshops aim to support people out of financial hardship by providing a space to make, mend and alter clothes and home furnishings, whilst drawing the local community as a whole together. We aim to provide a place of belonging: building communities that love and care for one another.
As we build this network we ask churches to partner with us. We seek host churches who are willing to provide accommodation and hospitality. We then connect with the wider local church network to find volunteers willing to come and help create a welcoming and loving atmosphere to invite people into. These volunteers do not need to be able to sew, but have a willingness to engage with the sewing topics each week, and more importantly enjoy making friends. We aspire to be a place where people are loved, appreciated and belong, all inspired by our namesake Dorcas, a disciple from the early church. We ask supporters to work as a team on a rota basis. We work on a 5-6 week, half-termly basis during the school academic year. We do much of our communication and planning via WhatsApp.
As our Sewing Hub Technician you would be required to work alongside the hub leader:
- providing a welcoming and loving atmosphere.
- lending out sewing equipment and ensure its safe return.
- monitoring and reminding people of safe practices.
- encouraging people to engage in conversations and activities.
- liaising with local volunteers to promote the sewing sessions.
- providing technical sewing support to participants as required.
- in a way that honours and respects the charity’s Christian values and ethos.
Skills and qualifications:
- a friendly and personable disposition.
- good English communication skills.
- a sound understanding of sewing and use of domestic sewing equipment.
- an understanding an appreciation of the Christian faith.
This post is for a self-employed worker, according to our self-employed working policy, at £46 per session.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, there is an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian.
Didcot
We are currently seeking a Sewing Hub Technician for our Didcot sewing hub, hosted at Didcot Baptist Church, OX11 0BS. These sessions are Friday mornings 9:30 – 11:30 with technicians asked to attend from 9:00 – 12:00.
Please apply for this post by completing this form.
If you would like more information please contact dorcasdressproject@gmail.com