Volunteer Opportunity: Knitting, Crochet & Quilting Volunteer

Volunteer Position Summary

The Knitting, Crochet & Quilting Volunteer will engage residents through hands-on crafting activities that encourage creativity, conversation, relaxation, and social interaction. Volunteers may teach beginner techniques, assist residents with projects, and help create enjoyable group crafting sessions.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy sewing arts, crafting, teaching others, and spending time with older adults.

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Lead knitting, crochet, quilting, or sewing-based activities with residents
• Teach beginner-friendly crafting techniques
• Assist residents with simple projects and creative ideas
• Encourage social interaction and participation during activities
• Help organize crafting materials and supplies
• Create a calm, supportive, and enjoyable atmosphere
• Support seasonal or community-based craft projects if desired

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in knitting, crochet, quilting, sewing, or fiber arts
• Friendly, patient, and compassionate personality
• Comfortable working with older adults
• Dependable and encouraging attitude
• Teaching or group activity experience is helpful but not required

Schedule

Volunteer days and times are flexible and can be negotiated based on availability.

Benefits of Volunteering

• Share your creativity and talents with senior residents
• Help residents stay socially and mentally engaged
• Promote relaxation, self-expression, and connection through crafting
• Gain meaningful community volunteer experience
• Build relationships through creativity and conversation

Suggested Skills

• Knitting
• Crochet
• Quilting
• Sewing & Fiber Arts
• Arts & Crafts Facilitation
• Creative Instruction
• Senior Services
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Group Facilitation
• Communication Skills
• Patience & Compassion
• Community Engagement
• Creativity
• Relationship Building
• Activity Planning

To Apply

Interested volunteers are encouraged to apply through Idealist or contact:

Athenae Evans, Administrator

aevans@rhwomen.org

Roxborough Home for Women

“Creativity brings comfort, connection, purpose, and joy at every age.”