Local Cloth - Volunteer

VOLUNTEER

Local Cloth is a volunteer-led and -supported non-profit organization. There are multiple opportunities to volunteer, from serving on committees that keep us running behind the scenes to planning events and completing retail shifts in our Local Cloth shop. Some are one-off and shorter-term commitments, while others are long-term.

Listed below are the positions that are currently available with a brief description and contact information to sign up. For more information and details regarding any of the positions below, click here.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Big Fiber Giveaway Event | November 8 - 10, 2024

SET UP | NOVEMBER 6 (help arrange tables; organize and accept local donations)

UNLOAD | NOVEMBER 7 (help unload donations and organize)

EVENT SHIFTS | NOVEMBER 8 - 10 (2 - 3 hour volunteer shifts during shopping event)

TAKE DOWN ON NOVEMBER 11 (take down and clean up following event)

Interested in getting involved? Click here to Sign Up!

Skirting Team

Our Skirting Team is made up of wonderful volunteers who have a blast together at the tedious work of skirting fleece for the next round of Blue Ridge Blankets. After shearing and before the fiber hits the mill, it passes through our careful hands, removing all the short cuts, burrs and hay, so it is ready for processing. We skirt on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Local Cloth Studio. Free training provided!

Interested in volunteering? Register for our upcoming skirting sessions!

Special Events Volunteers

Local Cloth hosts between 4 and 6 events each year. This volunteer will support the planning, organization and operation of one or more events, based upon interest and availability, including assisting with day-of setup, tear down and general event needs.

Interested in serving in this position? Contact Kimber.

COMMITTEES

Exhibits Committee

This volunteer position helps Local Cloth create a mindfully welcoming, inclusive and informative space that is both stimulating and restorative. Expectations include attending one meeting per quarter; setting a wholistic vision for both rotating and long-term exhibits; participating as needed in installations.

Interested in serving in this position? Contact Gail.

Workshop Committee

This volunteer position supports the work of a key Local Cloth pillar: workshops. Expectations include attending one meeting per month; monitoring class registrations and communicating with teachers and students as needed; and helping with setup and clean up.

Interested in serving in this position? Contact Mary.

Shop Volunteers and Retail Committee

These volunteer positions supports the Local Cloth shop, which sells local fiber farm products as well as work from local fiber artists. Shop volunteers serve a three hour shift 1 to 2 times per month. Retail committee members meet once per month; communicate with and recruit new vendors; and support retail operations.

Interested in serving in the shop volunteer position or Retail Committee? Contact Betsy.

Marketing Committee

This volunteer position helps Local Cloth tell our story. Expectations include attending one meeting per month; setting the vision for and supporting the overall marketing strategy, ensuring that marketing activities are in alignment with the strategic plan and needs of Local Cloth.

Interested in serving in this position? Contact Caroline.

Membership Committee

This volunteer position focuses on helping us grow while nurturing existing members. Expectations include greeting new members and community groups; engaging and matching current members with organizational opportunities; and planning new member orientations and organizational events.

Interested in serving in this position? Contact Local Cloth.

Physical Address:

408 Depot Street, #100 | Asheville, NC 28801

Mailing Address:

481 Franklin Farm Road | Franklin, NC 28734

828.774.5134 | Info@localcloth.org