North Florida Sewing Center runs on the power of its volunteers.  We have a saying that “None of us can do what we do without the others doing what they do.”  We try to engage each person based on what they like to do and what they are good at.  In fact, you may hear us say, “Do what you like.  Do what you are good at.  Do what gives you joy.  And do as much good as you can.” 

Hearts & Hands Service Days are usually held once a month on a Saturday, open to anyone who wants to volunteer.  You will be using your hands because you care about others from your heart.  We will set up multiple stations with various activities.    On H&H days we are typically tracing and cutting fabrics, stacking or folding inserts, adding snaps to the holders, and other non-sewing jobs in the Fellowship Hall.  Minimum age for participation is 8 years old and minors must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.  

North Florida Sewing Center is all about collaborative endeavors in a supportive environment.  Rarely does anyone do anything start to finish.  One person may excel in one step of the process and another enjoys another step.  We have volunteers that piece quilts, others that run the quilting machine, and someone else to do the binding. 

Volunteers are welcome anytime during regular business hours.  The minimum age to help is 8 and all minors need to be accompanied by an adult chaperone.  Everyone is welcome. There are a wide variety of jobs to do including sewing and non-sewing tasks.  Our staff volunteers or interns will provide instructions on the various tasks. 

You can come with up to 3 other people without an appointment. If you have a group of 4 or more, please contact us at nfsewingcenter@gmail.com    We want to ensure we have space for everyne and no other groups are volunteering at that time. For more information about large group volunteering, please see the information on the Groups tab under Volunteers.

Here are our safety guidelines:

·         For your safety, closed toe shoes are required. We reserve the right to refuse admission to our events. ·   

Long hair needs to be secured

·        Wash your hands when you arrive

·        Don’t come if you are sick or have been exposed to a communicable disease

·      Don’t be shy!  Come on in and volunteer!  Working to help others is a great way to boost your mood, and of course you are making someone else happy with the finished product.   You may make some new friends and learn new skills in the process while being productive with your busy hands. 

We are an authorized site for court-mandated community service hours. High Schookl students can volunteer at the Center to accrue hours for Bright Futures. We offer a resume-worthy internship program to high school and college/university students.

Additional information about our internship program can be found on the internship tab under Volunteers.