Flawed to Funky Volunteer - Hythe

What's a Flawed to Funky Volunteer?

Do you have a passion for fashion and would enjoy the challenge of repurposing donated items, not currently in saleable condition?

 What’s involved?

• Reinventing or repurposing something flawed/damaged into something funky?
• Visiting your local shop to select items from our donated goods
• Using your imagination and sewing skills to create something unique
• Showcasing your creations at the shop

What's in it for you?

• A chance to demonstrate your enthusiasm for clothes, fashion and design
• An opportunity to showcase your creativity and bring new ideas and revenue to the shop
• Ability to work from home at your leisure but also be part of the team at your local shop
• The opportunity to experiment and improve your sewing skills

Additional Benefits

• You’ll feel our appreciation from Day One for being a part of our organisation and making a difference in people’s lives
•  A personalised induction to your shop
• The opportunity to work within a small knit team with like-minded people to bring new ideas to the shop, meet new people, apply for internal vacancies, learn new skills or refresh old ones and enhance your CV, gain confidence and self esteem
• Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with Tenovus Cancer Care policy
• Paid lunch for working beyond 4 hours in line with our expenses policy
• 20% off preloved goods in the shop you work in 
• Free beverages and biscuits
•  Access to training opportunities 
• A supportive and friendly environment where you can have fun, enjoy yourself and feel good knowing you are helping others

In addition, the volunteering team can direct you to other groups you may like to get involved with, including our Friends of Tenovus Cancer Care fundraising groups and our Sing with Us choirs.

Who would it suit? 

Someone with experience in fashion, textiles or design, or a student looking for an outlet to demonstrate their flair and creativity. 

Inclusivity:

Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feel welcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity across our people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspective that reflects the communities we serve.

We are working to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place to volunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership

Skills

What skills do I need?

• Creativity
• A strong interest in fashion
• It’d be great if you have some knowledge of fashion trends
• A really keen eye for detail
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and customers