Organisation

Sew On Period Care

Purpose

Frustrated by commercial, plastic-laden, mainstream period products, one of Sew On's goals is to educate people about healthier alternatives. Period care solutions don't need to be purchased but can be made inexpensively by sewing reusable pads. Sew On encourages people to rethink their period management and consider starting their own sewing groups to make pads for their local communities. 

Description

Sew On are in the process of setting up their first chapter, and are looking for someone with experience in administration to help set up structures for smooth running, and to keep track of the comings and goings of their mahi! Join a team that is working to make a difference in the world with waste management, cost of living crisis and women’s health.  

 Joining Sew On you will… 

• Meet other enthusiastic and talented volunteers 

• Learn about the goals and intentions of Sew On Period Care

• Work closely with the project coordinator while in set up phase

• Plan and deliver systems that will help in benefiting the organising of this project  

• Engage in email and document management  

Requirements

1. A passion for environmental conservation  

2. Experience working in an administrative role  

3. Ability to work professionally and prioritise workflow 

4. Able to use initiative and work both independently and as part of a team. 

5. Enjoy interacting with a diverse range of people. Excellent communication and time management skills 

6. Have a vision of how to set up systems within this project 

7. Strong leadership skills 

8. Ability to problem solve 

Time commitment

This is a flexible role - it will be up to you to set your time!

Sew On are hoping for a volunteer who can commit from 3 hours to 1 day per week, including a regular chat up with the rest of the team.  

They would love to set up the systems within three months of starting the Dunedin chapter. If you enjoy working within the project, this position could become an ongoing admin position!

How to apply

Email Christine Keller at christine@sewonperiodcare.org

Please copy (cc) volunteer@otago.ac.nz into your application email.