VOLUNTEER AT THE WASTESHED!

Our volunteers are what make our mission possible. Volunteering with us is a great way to build community with fellow crafts people, learn about new materials and processes, and to help reduce waste and build sustainability.

We welcome all volunteers 18+ and volunteers 14-17 years old with written permission from a legal guardian.

IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 AND WISH TO VOLUNTEER AT OUR EVANSTON LOCATION, YOU MUST EMAIL US TO SETUP AN INTERVIEW/ORIENTATION FIRST BEFORE SIGNING UP  

10/4/2025 policy update: Due to increased volunteer demand, we are asking that volunteers limit themselves to one in-store volunteer shift per week at the Evanston location.

Masks are required for all volunteers.

Volunteers earn store credit at the rate of $1/hr.

ARE YOU A NEW VOLUNTEER? REGISTER USING THE LINK BELOW.

New Volunteer Registration!

Sign Up for Our Open Volunteer Shifts & Volunteer Events

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Have any other questions or Specific skill sets you’d like to offer?

Send us an e-mail with your proposal or inquires!

Here are some things we always need help with:

  • Sorting & Organizing Sewing Notions

  • Measuring & Rolling Fabric & Identifying Fibers

  • Tidying & Organizing our Space

  • Testing Sewing Machines & Photography Equipment

  • Sorting & Organizing Paper

  • Sorting & Organizing Beads & Jewelry