Volunteer
Monthly Guild Meeting Volunteers
Sign up to help set up the meeting and greet members & guest. All meetings are at the Textile Center and most volunteer shifts start at 6:15pm or 6:45pm. Click on the date you're available to sign up for that meeting.
June 19, 2018 Guild Meeting - Volunteers still needed!!!
Art @ St. Kate's - MKG at the Textile Center's tent!
The Textile Center and affiliated guilds will be participating at the 11th annual Art at St Kate's 2018, taking place on Saturday, July 7th at St Catherine University in St Paul. The MN Knitters' Guild has signed up to be present in the Textile Center tent from 2pm - 4pm and is looking for 2-3 volunteers to attend! Volunteers should bring samples of their work and a current project to work on during the event as well as a chair suitable for grass! This is a great event presented by the Artists Circle and will have many local artists showing and selling art! Sign up here to volunteer.
Knitting Teacher Needed - Nokomis Healthy Seniors!
Do you have a passion for knitting and aging adults? Nokomis Healthy Seniors is looking for a knitting teacher to teach a small group of beginner knitters. The class was previously meeting weekly for about two hours at Bethel Church in South Minneapolis. The volunteer can work with Nokomis Healthy Seniors to determine a time between 10am - 3pm, Monday - Thursday to teach the class. Supplies are provided by the organization. Please reach out to Megan Elliasen if you are interested (melliasen@nokomishealthyseniors.org).
2018 MN State Fair
It's time to sign up to volunteer at the Great Minnesota Get-Together! MN Knitters' Guild will be represented on the first day of the Fair, August 23, 2018. We are looking for volunteers to sign up for shifts just over two hours and in return they will receive a free ticket to the fair. If you are interested in volunteering, sign up here! These spots will go FAST so sign up soon!
Call for Committee Members!
Social Media & Content Committee: This committee is another great option for people who would prefer to "meet" via email.
We are looking for 1) content curators to keep our social media channels current and fresh, 2) photographers for our meetings and events, and 3) contributors for our blog. Duties will vary based on the position.
Time commitment: 1-2 hours per week.
If you are interested in any of the above or would like to know more, reach out to Kate Westlund, Social Media & Technology Director: socialmediamnkg@gmail.com.
Governance Committee: Want to get involved but can't commit to regular meetings? We are looking for volunteers to support our Board activities.
If you are interested or would like to know more, reach out to Amy Hawley, President: presidentmkg@gmail.com.
Get the most out of your love of knitting! Membership benefits include pre-registration for Yarnover, organized public service projects and camaraderie with fellow knitters. Annual dues are $30.