At Handmade Studio our Crafters, all people living with significant disabilities, create beautiful hand-woven woolen fabric on floor looms. This fabric is then turned into garments like coats, scarves and throws to be sold in our shop or in a number of outlets across the South Island. With the offcuts from the garment making process, we also make soft toys, so nothing is wasted.
We are looking for help in our day-to-day office processes, both general administration duties but also to support our product sales. We have great saleable products generally made from 100% hand woven New Zealand Wool. The revenue from our sales supports Handmade Studio to help with some of our overhead costs and to run the programme we offer to Christchurch's disabled communities.
Because we work with vulnerable people, we need to have our volunteers vetted through the New Zealand Police Vetting process.
General computer skills and use of common office applications
A willingness to work within an environment that supports people living with disabilities to learn new skills
One day a week would be preferable, but we are happy to accommodate the right person.
Studio hours are 9.00am - 3.30pm (3.pm in winter), Tuesday to Friday.
If you think you can help in this role please contact us, to arrange a visit and to discuss where your skills would best fit.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Ref: 990
Administration
Applicants for this role are required to undergo Police vetting.
You can find out more about this process on the Police website:
http://www.police.govt.nz/advice/businesses-and-organisations/vetting/information-about-vetting
Vulnerable people