Wanted: Virtual Knitting Instructors!
Are you a knitter? Would you like to share the love of the craft, yarn and enthusiasm with others?
Project Knitwell is a non-profit organization that aims to share the joy of knitting to people in stressful situations. During the pandemic, instead of working in-person at local hospitals and community sites, Project Knitwell volunteers have been providing one-on-one knitting instruction by way of Zoom to interested individuals in the DC metro area. Project Knitwell is expanding its core of on-line instructor volunteers. Requirements include:
1. Knowing how to knit, purl, cast on and bind off
2. Understanding that knitting provides wellness benefits
3. Familiarity with the Zoom platform
4. Flexible schedule to meet with students at least 4 times
Persons receiving instruction include hospital patients, caregivers, healhcare workers, women transitioning from incarceration and those recovering from cancer. Training and materials are provided for new volunteers. Interested:
Please visit projectknitwell.org to apply.
We look forward to receiving your application.
