Needs From: Togetherhood

Volunteer: Hands to Hands: Share Fiber Arts with Afterschool Youth

Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, weave, or work with textiles?
The YMCA Afterschool Program at W.D. Williams Elementary is seeking volunteers to lead weekly fiber arts activities for elementary-aged children.

Volunteers will work with small groups of students at the same time each week, guiding them through simple, hands-on fiber arts projects that build creativity, focus, and confidence.

This opportunity is a great fit for:

Active adults looking for meaningful, consistent volunteer engagement

Fiber artists, crafters, and makers

Anyone with fiber arts skills who enjoys working with children

What You’ll Do

Teach basic fiber arts techniques (no formal teaching experience required)

Support children as they work through projects

Encourage creativity, patience, and problem-solving

Serve as a positive, dependable presence for students

Time Commitment

Once per week, same day and time

60–90 minutes per session

Consistency is important for building relationships and program success

Why This Matters
Fiber arts help children:

Strengthen fine motor skills

Improve focus and self-regulation

Experience pride in creating something by hand

Your skills—and your consistency—make a real difference.

If Interested

Please submit your Fiber Art craft and scheduling availability and a Togetherhood member will follow up with next steps. 

Agency: W.D. Williams Afterschool Program

Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, weave, or work with textiles?
The YMCA Afterschool Program at W.D. Williams Elementary is seeking volunteers to lead weekly fiber arts activities for elementary-aged children.

Volunteers will work with small groups of students at the same time each week, guiding them through simple, hands-on fiber arts projects that build creativity, focus, and confidence.

This opportunity is a great fit for:

Active adults looking for meaningful, consistent volunteer engagement

Fiber artists, crafters, and makers

Anyone with fiber arts skills who enjoys working with children

What You’ll Do

Teach basic fiber arts techniques (no formal teaching experience required)

Support children as they work through projects

Encourage creativity, patience, and problem-solving

Serve as a positive, dependable presence for students

Time Commitment

Once per week, same day and time

60–90 minutes per session

Consistency is important for building relationships and program success

Why This Matters
Fiber arts help children:

Strengthen fine motor skills

Improve focus and self-regulation

Experience pride in creating something by hand

Your skills—and your consistency—make a real difference.

If Interested

Please submit your Fiber Art craft and scheduling availability and a Togetherhood member will follow up with next steps. 

Agency: W.D. Williams Afterschool Program

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 28778

Allow Groups: No