Nonprofit

Lead a Knitting Group for Seniors in Oakland (Lakeside)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Oakland, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    1 hour weekly, Tuesdays, 1-2pm
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+

    Description

    Lead a Knitting Group for Seniors in Oakland (Lakeside)

    Lead a Knitting Club for Seniors - "Keep Calm and Carry Yarn"!

    Do you love knitting and want to share your passion with others? Volunteer to lead a weekly knitting club for seniors at Lakeside in Oakland! This is a great opportunity to build community, share skills, and bring joy to residents who enjoy crafting and socializing.

    When: Weekly, Tuesdays, 1PM-2PM

    What You'll Do:

    • Lead a small group of seniors in a relaxed knitting session
    • Provide guidance and support for beginners and experienced knitters alike
    • Foster a warm and welcoming environment for social engagement

    A Service Coordinator will be on-site to support the activity. No professional teaching experience is needed-just a love for knitting and patience to help others!

    Requirements: Ongoing SAHA Community Volunteers must commit to volunteer once a week for a minimum of 4 months, and must complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer forms and background screening prior to beginning their placement.

    About SAHA: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates is committed to providing quality, service-enriched, affordable housing in the bay area. Our Community Engagement Program aims to connect SAHA’s residents with the surrounding neighborhood through innovative, high impact, and responsive programs that forge mutually beneficial relationships. By providing consistent, volunteer-led programming, we hope to build community at each of our properties while offering accessible socialization opportunities. Visit www.sahahomes.org for more information!

    Lead a Knitting Club for Seniors - "Keep Calm and Carry Yarn"!

    Do you love knitting and want to share your passion with others? Volunteer to lead a weekly knitting club for seniors at Lakeside in Oakland! This is a great opportunity to build community, share skills, and bring joy to residents who enjoy crafting and socializing.

    When: Weekly, Tuesdays, 1PM-2PM

    What You'll Do:

    • Lead a small group of seniors in a relaxed knitting session
    • Provide guidance and support for beginners and experienced knitters alike
    • Foster a warm and welcoming environment for social engagement

    A Service Coordinator will be on-site to support the activity. No professional teaching experience is needed-just a love for knitting and patience to help others!

    Requirements: Ongoing SAHA Community Volunteers must commit to volunteer once a week for a minimum of 4 months, and must complete a volunteer orientation, volunteer forms and background screening prior to beginning their placement…

    Location

    On-site
    1507 2nd Avenue, Oakland, California, US

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