Volunteer

Individually, we are one drop.
Together, we are an ocean.

Visit our haberdashery

explore our workshops

Volunteer to become a member of our Community

There is never a shortage of things to help out with here at The Nest, and we are always looking for more volunteers to lend a hand. Whether it’s taking a shift in our Haberdashery and Thrift Shop, enjoying time outdoors with our Garden Group, facilitating a workshop or helping with administration tasks. When you volunteer with us, your hours, shifts and commitment are completely flexible to suit you. Whether you would like to volunteer weekly, monthly or for special events once a year, we appreciate your contribution.

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Featured Initiatives

Haberdashery

Volunteers at our Haberdashery and Thrift Shop help to sort donations, organise stock, serve and socialise with our customers and offer their advice on craft projects. We work together to ensure all of our volunteers find a role that they are comfortable with, and our experienced volunteers are always happy to help you find your purpose here.

Workshops

We are always looking for more volunteers to help facilitate and cater for our workshops, regardless of your skill level or prior experience. Sharing your skills, offering your company and enjoying the buzz that a love of handmade creates are the main ways that you can enjoy yourself at our workshops when you volunteer with us.

Garden

Our Nest Community Garden Group comes together on Saturdays to spend time together in our beautiful backyard. From experienced green thumbs to first-time gardeners, everyone is welcome in our Garden Group. Helping to maintain our garden, tend to our chooks or simply enjoying the time spent outdoors are some of the ways you can get involved.

Making

You can contribute to our community from the comfort of your own home, creating items to be sold in our craft stalls. If you have a passion for creating handmade goods and are looking for a great way to support our community, get in touch and help to supply us with your beautiful creations.

Mentoring

Our flagship program “The Exchange Project” provides a unique opportunity to provide mentors for young women that will benefit from social connection and emotional guidance. The aim of the program is to introduce them to handmade living skills as a soft entry point into the nurturing environment of our community home. The word exchange is deliberate, as we believe that this program empowers the mentor as much as the student.

Internships

The Nest Community offers students and young professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the management of a not-for-profit organisation. Inquire with our founder Roz for any availabilities of internships in our multi-media, administration or grant writing areas.