Sewing Volunteer, Woof Warmers - Etika Trust

The Etika Trust is a charity offering bespoke solutions to complex issues both in the UK and India.  The Trust's key objectives are met via education and empowerment programmes.  This includes shining a light on modern day slavery throughout the fast-fashion industry through their ethical school uniforms. 

Their newest community project - Woof Warmers – highlights the importance of upcycling to reduce landfill. 

Etika are looking for volunteers to play an integral role in an innovative project to re-purpose their reject school uniform garments into dog-coats. 

You can help sew the garments and, if you like, also help to pass your skills onto the young people involved, to help them learn a new skill.

Option 1:

• To sew the completed garments together
• To sew Velcro onto the straps
• Advise on stitching design techniques
• Opportunity to input ideas and suggestions into designs.

Option 2:

• To mentor participants and train how to sew completed garments

Get involved in either or both options.

All you need is an ability to use a sewing machine.  You can volunteer in their base at Birtley or if you would like to volunteer to make the coats from home this is also possible.

• Opportunity to support a valuable community project.
• Opportunity to be involved in an ethical, upcycling project, preventing unnecessary landfill.
• Opportunity to pass on valuable skills to a new generation.
• Opportunity to be involved in a diverse team supporting young people, some with additional needs, to develop and progress in life.
• A chance to enter or re-enter a workplace environment. References available on request.
• Out of pocket transport expenses will be reimbursed (to be agreed in advance).
• Tea and coffee.