Prison Workshop Volunteer - Surrey

Fine Cell Work (FCW) is a charity and creative social enterprise training people in prison, and prison-leavers, in high-quality commercial needlework skills. FCW stitchers create beautiful handmade products, designed by world renowned artists, and are paid for the work that they do. Products are sold to the public, designers, artists, and heritage organisations, many of whom commission bespoke pieces.

Prison-based volunteers are the backbone of the organisation, and this exciting role will involve supporting FCW staff in the delivery of textiles-based training in a small workshop space in a women’s prison.

Volunteering in a prison workshop for Fine Cell Work requires not only a good level of machine sewing skill but also some teaching experience. Our preferred candidates will also have experience of working or volunteering in some capacity with women, people in contact with the criminal justice system, or other marginalised groups.

Successful candidates will undertake FCW volunteer training.