Homeschoolers giving back: Volunteer session at Thread Together
What: One-off volunteering session at NFP Thread Together. The charity receives donations of unsold clothes from big retailers and gets them to Australians in need – after natural disasters, women and children leaving domestic violence, and others in crisis.
During the session our group of 20 kids will take the new clothing donated from retailers and sort it into different categories and sizes. Thread Together relies on 6000 volunteers a year to do this! Parents can accompany their child but don’t need to pay. We will also learn where the clothes will go and who needs them.
VOLUNTEERING SESSION DETAILS:
When: 9-11am, Tuesday 3 June (please arrive 5 minutes early so we can start on time)
Where: Unit 21, Discovery Cove Industrial Estate, 1801 Botany Road, Banksmeadow (next door to the Discovery Cove Cafe).
Parking: There are allocated parking bays around the warehouse. There is also plenty of street parking on Botany Road. A parking map is also below.
Age group of participants: Best for 10yo plus although kids younger may join if you think they will be able to participate.
What to bring: A full water bottle, and a positive, can-do attitude! Please wear comfy clothing and closed toed shoes.
Cost: $33 per child ($30+GST)
How to book: We need to pay as one group so please contact the organiser (a SHEN parent) for payment details – she will then pay on our group’s behalf.
About Thread Together (great to look at with your child before the session):
Parking map: https://threadtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Thread-Together-Parking-Map-Marked-Up.pdf
General volunteer FAQs: (note our session is 2hrs not 3.5hrs, as kids/schools usually do this shorter session) – https://threadtogether.org/volunteer-faqs/
Here’s how they describe their work:
At Thread Together, we believe having access to new clothes plays a vital role in restoring dignity and creating brighter futures for those who need it most.
We source brand-new excess clothing and shoes from fashion brands and retailers, and distribute them at no cost to people in our community who are doing it tough, such as those experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic abuse and youth at risk. We also support individuals and families affected by natural disasters.