Private Volunteer Area
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Important Announcements
Check back here for important updates about volunteer opportunities.
Note that some of our program sites require special training and security clearances. Please do not show up to a volunteer project without first confirming the assignment with PK staff.
Fall 2023 Volunteer Opportunities
Now that fall has arrived, many Project Knitwell sites are in need of in-person knitting instruction. Please take a look at the list of sites and their volunteer needs in our updated Volunteer Opportunities document.
Volunteer Updates
Upcoming Events: September, 2023
September 10, 2023 Join us for a PK volunteer meet up from 3-4:30pm at the Palisades Library, 4901 V Street NW in DC.
PK is hiring — join our team!
Project Knitwell is a nonprofit organization that helps people facing challenges by providing knitting instruction and shared community opportunities that promote wellness and resilience. We partner with hospitals, schools, community organizations, and other groups to...
Upcoming Events: July 2023
k2together Zoom sessions open to everyone July 15 at 4pm We hope you can join our next K2Tog session on July 15 for a discussion about colors. We'll talk about how to pick the best hue for your projects and how to mix and match for a better effect. We'll also look at...
Upcoming Events: June 2023
Worldwide Knit in Public Day Saturday, June 10 You are invited to join an informal gathering of Project Knitwell volunteers who will be knitting outside fibre space in Old Town Alexandria from 11:00am – 3:00pm. Bring your knitting, a chair, and enjoy some time with...
2023 Knitathon
UPDATE MARCH 19, 2023: Did you miss our live 2023 Knitathon sessions but are curious to watch the recorded sessions? They are available for viewing with a $25 minimum donation, which will support a program kit! We’ll send you the video replays, links to the resources...
Upcoming Events: February & March 2023
If you will be in NYC for Vogue Knitting Live, join us on the live Interview stage on Sunday, February 12 from 11:45am–12:15pm where Suzan Colon will interview our board member Terri Haynes on her experience with knitting for wellness, comfort, and community....
Program Updates: January 2023
Project Knitwell is happy to begin a new partnership with PRS Recovery, a behavioral health day program for adults with serious mental illness. Clients will have an opportunity to join our knitting circle as they progress toward the goals they have outlined in their...
Impact Overview
At Project Knitwell, our mission is to provide opportunities for those facing stressful situations to learn to knit and build resilience at the same time. Our volunteers contribute more than 700 hours per year to knitting instructional programs and community outreach...
Giving Tuesday Volunteer Meetup
On Giving Tuesday, come together to celebrate a day of generosity and giving! We will be at Fibre Space in Alexandria, VA from 10am to 2pm on November 29 for a Volunteer Meetup and Shop for Good event, where 20% of your purchase will go directly to help Project...
Knitwell Knits Back 2022
Knitwell Knits Back will continue in 2022, hoping to inspire new knitters and help more people learn about Project Knitwell. There are many that say they began knitting after receiving a hand knit item, and we hope to inspire more people to learn to knit. We can all...
Volunteer Session Report
Record your hours and session reports after each volunteer shift.
Volunteer Assignments
If you have any questions about PK’s training program, volunteer manual, or your program assignments, please get in touch with us at instruction@knitwell.org.
If you’ve stumbled upon this page by accident and would like more information about volunteering with Project Knitwell, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.