About FABSCRAP
FABSCRAP is a convenient and transparent recycling and reuse SERVICE, is an affordable and accessible materials RESOURCE, and is educating and empowering a diverse COMMUNITY of changemakers.
Volunteer Opportunities
All volunteer sessions take place at either the FABSCRAP warehouse in Brooklyn or Philadelphia (directions here). Each session is 3 hours long with 10 signups available (16 for Philly).
At our Brooklyn location we currently hold two sessions (9am-Noon & 1pm-4pm), on Tuesdays and Thursdays to Sarudays. On Wednesdays we have only PM sessions. At our Philadelphia location we have sessions Mon-Fri 9-12 PM and 1-4 PM and we have one Saturday a month (normally the last Saturday of the month) where we schedule volunteer sessions.
- Welcome: Intros and overview of FABSCRAP (10 minutes)
- Training: Learn how FABSCRAP sorts fabric for recycling (10 minutes)
- Sort: Sort through fabric samples and large pieces, pulling out usable fabrics for reuse and removing hardware and paper from fabric swatches for recycling (~2.5 hours)
- Shop for fabric at the end of the session! (please try to bring a tote bag for your shopping!)
***Sorting fabric requires the use of sharp scissors and moderate lifting (up to 20 lbs). By registering for a session, you are confirming that you have read, understood, and agreed to the volunteer waiver.
As a thank-you for completing a 3 hour volunteer session, we’re happy to:
- Give you 5 pounds of fabric for FREE and a 30% volunteer discount on any additional material you’d like to purchase…
OR
- Waive the fee for recycling personal sewing scraps, up to 10 pounds and a 30% discount on any materials you purchase
Tips for a successful volunteer session:
- Dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes as most volunteers sort while standing; we can provide chairs if you prefer to sit
- Bring your own bag to carry home any material you shop!
- We play music, but feel free to bring headphones
- Feel free to bring water or beverages with a cap/lid; there are also vending machines in the entrance of the building
- As the weather gets cooler, windows will only be open for ventilation depending on outside temperature
- Please be sure to register for every session you plan to attend, and have any guests who want to accompany you register as well.
