Volunteer Registration

Are you passionate about SEFAA’s mission to cultivate a vibrant regional fiber arts community and celebrate, support, and preserve all textile art forms? Help us spread the word! Your enthusiasm and connections are key to expanding our reach, building relationships, and increasing awareness of SEFAA’s mission and programs.

As a SEFAA ambassador, you can:

• Serve as a liaison between SEFAA and one of our member organizations.
• Represent SEFAA at public events, engaging with attendees and sharing our story.
• Help raise awareness and reach new audiences by writing blog posts or sharing social media posts.

Have other creative ideas for growing our community and promoting SEFAA? We’d love to hear them—let’s collaborate!

Host one or more Book Club meetings on SEFAA's Zoom account.

Book club meets from 7 pm to 8 pm on the third Tuesday of each month except December. You'll be responsible for:

• Joining the Zoom meeting and claiming the Host controls.
• Welcoming all participants and asking them to introduce themselves briefly, if needed.
• Facilitate discussion about the chosen book by asking questions and encouraging participation.
• Keeping the discussion on track and flowing.
• Reminding participants of the book selection for the following month.
• Thanking participants for attending and ending the meeting at 8 pm.
• Choosing a future book club selection!

Click the links for Current and Past Book Club Selections and new Book Ideas. Once you've chosen a month or months to host, we'll provide you with instructions for claiming the Zoom host controls (it's easy!).

This is for you if you have a spare bedroom and bathroom and want to enjoy quality time with an upcoming instructor while earning a little extra cash. As a host, you'll provide private accommodation, breakfast, and dinner for out-of-town instructors. In return, you'll receive $50/day of hosting. We'll reach out to you to check your availability as hosting opportunities arrive. It's that simple!

You will be responsible for leading and guiding fundraising, grant acquisition, and donor stewardship efforts to support SEFAA’s mission and financial sustainability. 

For full details, please review the Development Committee Chair Position Description.

There will be at least one in-person Board retreat annually, but monthly Board meetings are virtual.

Help with our annual events (the Fiber Flea Market, Fiber Tasting Festival, and Holiday Tea) and other scheduled events. Be involved throughout or just on the day - your choice! Help with:

• event planning,
• greeting attendees,
• monitoring attendance,
• relieving vendors,
• setup and/or takedown,
• decorating, and/or
• providing refreshments. 

General cleaning, restroom maintenance, light repairs and upkeep, and/or event preparation and reset.

Please refer to the Facilities Team Member Job Description for full details.

We host at least five exhibitions per year at the SEFAA Center and, generally, one juried exhibition per year at a remote location.  Help with:

• planning/coordination,
• intake/return of work,
• gallery prep,
• installation/de-installation,
• signage, and/or
• reeptions.

Let us know what interests you and together we'll find the perfect volunteer opportunity to match your interests, skills, and available time.

This temporary position is designed to provide hands-on experience in marketing and communications within the non-profit sector. You will support SEFAA’s marketing efforts, including digital and social media, content creation, and community engagement. Expected work commitment is 4 hours per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Cultivating, engaging, and growing SEFAA's membership.
• Maintaining accurate and current membership records.
• Managing your Membership Committee.

For full details, please review the Membership Committee Chair Position Description.

There will be at least one in-person Board retreat annually, but monthly Board meetings are virtual.

Represent SEFAA during virtual classes and events. You'll monitor attendance, allow entry to the online session as needed, help participants connect to the session, introduce the speaker/instructor, announce "housekeeping policies, monitor the chat, and thank the speaker/instructor and participants at the end of the session. Your reward? Free attendance and the opportunity to develop your hosting skills.

You will serve as the key point of contact for SEFAA volunteers and employees, overseeing their selection, skills verification, onboarding, training, and retention. This includes planning for current and growth-related organizational roles and formalizing and updating SEFAA policies and procedures for volunteers and staff.  The training and experience you receive as President-Elect will enable you to serve as Board President in 2+ years.

For full details, please review the President-Elect Position Description.

There will be at least one in-person Board retreat annually, but monthly Board meetings are virtual.

Sorting, pricing, and organizing donated textile supplies, books, tools, and equipment.

Please refer to the Shop Pricing, Sorting, and Stocking Team Member Job Description for details.

Greet, help, and check out customers. Open/close the Shop as necessary.

Please refer to the Shop Retail Team Member Job Description for full details.

Host one or more Stitching Time virtual gatherings on SEFAA's Zoom account.

Stitching Time meets from 7 pm to 8 pm on the first Wednesday of each month. You'll be responsible for:

• Joining the Zoom meeting and claiming the Host controls.
• Welcoming all participants and asking them to introduce themselves briefly, if necessary.
• Facilitate discussion by encouraging participants to share what they are working on.
• Keeping the discussion on track and flowing to make sure that everyone gets any help or input needed.
• Thanking participants for attending and ending the meeting at 8 pm.

Once you've chosen a month or months to host, we'll provide you with instructions for claiming the Zoom host controls (it's easy!).