Program Coordinator
Under One Roof is looking for a program coordinator to manage the sewing program. This is a paid, part-time contractor position. The program coordinator should have experience organizing groups, keeping records, sewing and working with people. The coordinator will need to work with a diverse group of both volunteers and students.
Under One Roof Fiber Arts is located off of University Ave. in St. Paul (nearest cross street is Vandalia). Parking is available and the studio is convenient to bus and train lines. The sewing studio consists of two classrooms and a storage room. Our core machines for teaching are 8 Smarter by Pfaff sewing machines which are supplemented by a variety of donated sewing machines and sergers. Classes are currently scheduled for 4 days a week in the mornings.
Contact us for information about compensation and details about the job or email us at info@uor-sayfsm.org.
Volunteer Teachers
UOR is looking for people who love sewing and quilting who would like to share their knowledge with motivated students in a classroom setting. Classes are currently scheduled for 4 days a week in the mornings from 10am to noon. The program needs volunteers to teach classes in sewing, quilting and alterations.
UOR especially needs teachers in the following areas:
- clothing construction
- alterations and repair
- beginning and intermediate sewing instruction
- quilting, home decoration sewing and other projects such as bag making
For additional information, please contact us at info@uor-sayfsm.org or use the contact form.
Volunteer in the Studio
UOR is looking for people who love sewing and quilting who would like to help out in the classroom to support the teachers. Helping a teacher in the classroom is an ideal way to learn about the program and the students. UOR also has opportunities for volunteers to support the program outside of the classroom.
Here are a few of the ways to help in the classroom:
- work one-on-one with a beginning student
- assist with preparation such as fabric selection and cutting
- help students problem solve a machine problem (often just rethreading)
- helping the teacher answer questions about the project
Here are a few other ways you can help:
- Process new donations: unpack, sort and fold fabric for storage
- Prepare project kits for beginner students (select and cut fabric)
- Research new projects for intermediate and advanced classes
- Make demonstration pieces for new patterns
- Help clean and maintain the sewing machines
For additional information, please contact us at info@uor-sayfsm.org or use the contact form.