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 living in 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 a venue and hospitality. We then reach out to the community for volunteer support. As a Sewing Hub Technician you will work alongside the Regional Hub Leader and the volunteer team to provide a friendly and welcoming service, demonstrating care and compassion, whilst being organised and having a strong team ethic. You will bring sewing skills and technical support to the session.
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 and appreciation of the Christian faith.
This post is for a self-employed worker, according to our self-employed working policy, at £46 per session.
The post holder is required to have a basic DBS certificate (or equivalent).
Abingdon
We are currently seeking a Sewing Hub Technician for our Abingdon sewing hub, hosted at Peachcroft Christian Centre, OX14 2RT. These sessions are Thursday mornings 9:30 – 11:30 with technicians asked to attend from 9:00 – 12:00. Application deadline: 28th February 2025, training 6th March 2025, start date 20th March 2025.
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. Application deadline: 7th February 2025, start date ASAP.
Oxford
We are currently seeking a Sewing Hub Technician for our Oxford sewing hub, hosted at The Vue, near the Kassam stadium, OX4 4XP. These sessions are Thursday afternoons 13:30 – 15:30, with technicians asked to attend from 13:00 – 16:00. Application deadline: 28th February 2025, training 6th March 2025, start date 20th March 2025.
Please apply for any of these posts by following this link, to complete our application form.
If you would like more information please contact dorcasdressproject@gmail.com