Volunteer with Peace of Thread

We are a 501c3 supported and run by volunteers. We would love to have you partner with us.

 
 
Patsy Roberts working on a strap for a purse. Photo credit Kelly Strawinski.jpeg
 

Designer

selects fabrics for making bags; is familiar with different kinds of fabrics and textiles and/or has sewing knowledge.

Design Cutter

uses patterns to cut the fabric after it has been selected by a designer.

Design Organizer

organizes and categorizes fabrics according to style and seasons, or cuts pieces of fabric for scraps and to make business cards; keeps the design studio organized and in a clean manner.

 
desinger wokring on a strap for a new bag. photo credit crystal anne photography.jpeg

Pattern Detailer

ensures that patterns are cut properly and that instructions are clearly labeled on them.

Quality Control

critiques the bags after they have been made; has extensive sewing knowledge.

Supply Representative

assists in purchasing supplies and maintains inventory of all supplies.

 
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Sales Representative

attends festivals/events, participates in set-up and take-down, in charge of bag inventory before and after event, makes transactions during the show, and handles the cash box.

Driver

bringing the artisans to and from their homes and our training center, as well as taking bags to and from when the women have completed sewing them.

 

Marketing

assisting with social media, reaching out to boutiques and online stores to sell products

Freedom Circle

a group of women in your community who cut/design patterns for the women to sew, and who pray for the artisans sewing for Peace of Thread.

Mentor

partnering with one of the refugee women, walking next to her in life, befriending her, visiting her, helping her practice English, teaching her things about our culture in America.

Lead a Workshop

are you an expert on a topic that can empower our artisan women? ie: nutrition, American history, personal finance, trauma healing, America's education system, marriage, etc.

 

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