Seattle Modern Quilt Guild - Volunteer Opportunities

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One of the best ways to connect to your community is through volunteering. We need our talented and generous members to share their unique skills in order to support the mission of the guild: to grow and develop modern quilting through art, education, and community.

Social Events (in person + virtual)

December Holiday Party

Event Host (1 person or 2 co-hosts), plus one additional for Zoom social event
Activity Leader(s) (1–4+ people)
Setup & Teardown Team (5+ people; may include general member help)
Welcome Committee (1–2 people)
Food/Snack Wrangler (2 + people)

Click here for detailed job descriptions!

R each out if you are interested!

Retreat Volunteer Roles

Overall Responsibilities of the Retreat Volunteer Team

Ensure smooth operation of retreat activities
Foster teamwork and delegate tasks effectively
Create inclusive opportunities for participant engagement
Maintain shared supplies and resources

Retreat Host(s) (1 person or 2 co-hosts)
Activity Leader(s) (1–4+ people)
Setup & Teardown Team (5+ people; may include general member help)
Snack Wrangler (1–2 people)
Free Table Organizer (1–2 people)
Midnight Safety Crew (1–2 people)
Early Riser Crew (1–2 people)
Welcome Committee (1–2 people)

Click here for detailed job descriptions!

Reach out if you can help!

Fall Round Table Member Presentations

Each fall, one of our general meetings is dedicated entirely to member-led mini-presentations. It's a wonderful opportunity for everyone to share their skills, tips, tricks, and favorite quilting discoveries, and is consistently one of our most popular meetings. You don’t need to be an expert; if you’ve learned something that made your quilting life easier, others will want to hear it!

Everyone has something to share.

How It Works

Over the course of an hour, presenters will give 10 - 15 minute demos as members rotate around the room in small groups. Expect 3 - 4 rounds, depending on the number of presenters. This format keeps things lively, interactive, and low-pressure. You don’t need slides or a formal setup, just show your technique, tool, or tip and chat with the group. Presentations may be broadcast to our members attending by zoom.

Want to Present?

Programs builds the presenter roster a few weeks before the Round Table meeting, but you’re welcome to reach out any time during the year if you’d like to volunteer. Whether your idea is tiny or technical, practical or playful, we’d love to include it.

Zoom attendees are encouraged to participate as presenters.

Contact Programs if you are interested.

We currently have enough volunteers for our October 2026 meeting, but love to plan ahead. Let us know if you want to be included for October 2027.

Workshop Assistant (in person + virtual)

Our workshops run smoothly thanks to the help of one or two Workshop Assistants. This role supports both the instructor and participants. This role is ideal for someone auditing the class as a non-participant, or for a student who is flexible with occasional interruptions.

Core Duties

(Responsibilities may vary depending on the workshop and venue needs.)

Arrive at least 30 minutes early and plan to stay at least 30 minutes after the end of the workshop.
Welcome and check in attendees and contact anyone running late (call/text), offer name tags as needed to attendees. Offer a gracious welcome to new members or non-members.
Serve as the point person for member questions and basic venue troubleshooting, especially helpful when a Programs team member isn’t present.
Contact information will be shared with attendees and instructor for day of emergencies/needs
Support the instructor as needed: help set up demo areas or projectors, assist with ordering/picking up lunch, and provide general day-of help.

In-person workshops:

Lead setup/teardown of the classroom space. Ensure the venue is returned to its original condition (tidying, resetting tables, etc.).
Follow venue setup guidelines, especially around electrical safety and aisle clearance.
Open and close the space according to venue rules.

Zoom workshops:

Help with basic tech troubleshooting.
Host the Zoom meeting if the instructor requests the guild to provide the meeting link.

Work with the Programs Director(s) on:

Promptly collecting and returning guild supplies.
Providing an attendance list at the end of the workshop.
Programs Director(s) handle administrative tasks such as registration, payment, pre-event venue communication, and pre-event member questions.
Contact Programs if you are interested.

Community Programs

Program Lead (1 person or 2 co-leads)

Ideal for someone who enjoys planning creative lessons, leading groups, and getting to

know new people. This opportunity is a partnership between SeaMQG and The Seattle

Public Library.

Core Duties

Plan and facilitate a one-time, in-person sewing program to be hosted in
partnership with The Seattle Public Library at the Greenwood Library location.
Identify a sewing project/activity that is appropriate for adults of various skill
levels.
Develop a list of supplies in accordance with the project budget.
In collaboration with library staff, determine a date and time for the program.
Create a program description to be used for advertising purposes.
On the day of the program, arrive early and stay after the event concludes.
Facilitate the program to attendees from the public.
Provide Director of Community with a summary of the program after it concludes.

Work with Director(s) of Community on:

Plan the program activity
Provide a total count of attendees to Director of Community and library staff.
If desired, collaborate with Director(s) of Community for preevent communication (schedule, event listing, etc.)

Time Commitment

~ varies depending on sewing project and program duration

Onsite: primary facilitator(s) for the program, set up/tear down, etc.

Please contact Director of Community if you are interested.

Can you help? Let us know!

"Seattle Modern Quilt Guild" is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.