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Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Crafting Mentor Volunteer

Are you passionate about crafting? 

Are you interested in getting involved with your local community? 

Are you enthusiastic about women's empowerment? 


Then we want you! 




Gilded Lily Inspiring Enterprise are looking for crafting mentors to volunteer with our intergernational Women 4 Women program! 


Women 4 Women pairs women together to work, on a 1-2-1 basis, over the course of 8 weeks, to complete a skills exhange, meet new people and build their confidence. The program promotes community and peer-led learning between women, as well as combining weekly wellbeing sessions to provide a holistic and well rounded aproach to skill building. 


As a crafting mentor you would be working with another woman to impart your crafting knowledge and skills in a supportive and calm environment that puts women's empowerment at the heart of everything we do. 


If this sounds like it's for you- please get in touch with Heather Hilditch: heather.h@gilded-lily.org.uk // 07553767044 


Details: 


Starts Friday 15th August 2025 
Runs between 11am-2pm
8-week long course (final session will be on the 3rd of October, followed by a celebration event) 
Materials, refreshments and travel reimbursement provided. 
Childcare can be arranged on appointment. 
Certificate of completion for volunteers 
Reference available for volunteers who complete the course. 

 


Experience required

Confident in your crafting skill (can be anything from sewing or knitting to calligraphy or jewelry making)
Excellent listening and communication skills
Patience and kindness are essential
No previous teaching or volunteering experience necessary, but is always a bonus!
Desire to connect with other women in the community
Open-mindedness is essential
Passionate about women's empowerment

Travel details

Free on street parking available.
We are a 7 minute walk from Govan Subway.
We are a 2 minute walk from local bus stop that services X19, 23, 26 and 90 all stop at.

Travel expenses

Travel reimbursement available.

Dates

15 August - 10 October 2025

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
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Afternoon
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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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