We are seeking a warm, reliable and organised volunteer to help coordinate and support a much-loved weekly knitting and social group for seniors. This role includes weekly attendance at meetings, logistical support, and coordinating group communication and community donations.

You'll be part of a friendly and meaningful initiative that brings joy and connection to senior community members, and helps contribute beautiful handmade items to local charities.

At weekly meetings, you will:

• Welcome members and maintain an attendance log
• Collect and manage the $2 optional donation made by attendees
• Coordinate Show & Tell with finished garments
• Collect and take home garments for future charity handovers
• Organise and set up light refreshments
• Foster a warm and inclusive environment

Off-site duties:

• Purchase and manage wool supply using group donation funds
• Store bulk wool at home and stock the centre's supply cupboards as needed
• Coordinate quarterly garment handovers to charities
• Organise group events eg Christmas parties
• Maintain group communication (email, phone)
• Keep birthday list updated and manage acknowledgements
• Coordinate collection and filing of New Member Forms
• Complete Dougherty Centre forms as required

To be successful as a volunteer in this role, you will need to have:

• A welcoming and friendly nature
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Basic record-keeping and money-handling ability
• Willingness to store and transport group materials (eg wool, garments)
• Interest in crafts of community-based initiatives
• Respect and empathy for senior community members