Volunteer with us!
If you've landed on this page because you're new to volunteering, Bravo! We're glad you're here! You've taken the first step. It only takes a little curiosity, conversation, and being open to learning new things, to join us. There are no particular skills needed. We'll guide you every step of the way!
Volunteers are so vitally important to our mission. Your volunteer hours help us apply for and receive grants that will further our mission to provide women in crisis with dignified part time competitive wage work.
Work in our retail shop
Meet and greet customers, restock, price products, and merchandise displays in our shop. It's a fun experience!
Bring a group meal
Provide lunch for 15-20 artisans served in our studio on Mondays or Wednesdays. Make it yourself or just pick it up and bring it by our studio.
Work a popup event
Events are full of energy! Meet new people, get to know our products, and spend some time with us away from the studio!
Work in production
Work alongside our artisans and learn to create our leather products. No skills needed. We'll help you every step of the way!
Pack our pantry
Stock non-perishables in our pantry for our artisans. Provide everyday staples to make breakfast or lunch while they are at work.
Fill our refrigerators with fresh foods
Stock chilled or frozen food for our artisans. We try to provide everyday staples to make breakfast or lunch while they are at work.
Stock artisan household pantry
New! Our artisans feel the pinch of inflation. Will you help us gather everyday household items needed for their families?
Group volunteering opportunities
This hands-on experience offers the chance to work alongside our artisans, learn something new, and build connections. Corporate groups welcome!
Amazon wish list - Studio Needs
Help us stock bulk items we use regularly in the studio. Click and ship straight to the studio.
For First Time Studio Volunteers:
All are welcome!
Please choose the area where you would like to volunteer. Follow the links above to learn more and to sign up to find an available time slot that works with your schedule.
2 hour street parking is available for free, or easy parking in our front lot at 517 W. Cabarrus St. Come for 1 hour or come for the whole day, typically 10-2 PM. Have lunch with us!
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For Returning Studio Volunteers:
You are our rock stars! We could not do what we do without you!
If you are not able to spend time in our studio, but would like to help in another way, there are new opportunities to stock our kitchen pantry and help with artisan needs.
Accessibility Notice: Our retail shop and studio require navigating two sets of five stairs, and unfortunately, we do not have wheelchair access. Handrails are available alongside the steps. If you have any accessibility concerns, please reach out—we’d love to assist in any way we
Corporate Group Volunteering
This hands-on experience offers the chance to build connections, support a great cause, and make a direct impact on the lives of the women we serve.
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