Join the Team! 

Be a Mend-It Cafe Mender

If you sew: Come mend with us!  We have menders at every level. There are menders that hand stitch only, hobbyists that prefer to do hems and patches, educators that like to engage with the client while mending, and professionals that do it all. Whatever your skill level we have mends for you.  Fill out this form to get started

If you don’t sew, but love Mend-It Cafe: We always need people to help facilitate the events. From checking in clients, managing the mend flow, getting sewists materials from our supplies to taking pictures of clients and their finished mends, we’ve got a way for you to participate. 
Email: info@spokanezerowaste.org to get started or Submit the form below.

Manage Mend-It Cafe:

SZW is seeking a volunteer Mend-It Cafe manager to begin January 2027. If cultivating a culture of care and repair resonates with you, you have 10-12 hours a month to volunteer, your organized and love people this is a great opportunity for you. Send an email with your vision for Mend-It Cafe, why you’re the person to run it and two references to info@spokanezerowaste.org

Help make Craft Kits for Kids

We’re supporting teachers and students with craft kits that teach about textile waste and how to avoid making it. Kits use scrap materials and provide creative projects that teach practical skills. We need volunteers to cut fabrics and assemble kits. Sound like something you’d enjoy? Email: info@spokanezerowaste.org or Submit the form below.

Join our Legislative Committee:  

Do you want to be at the forefront of waste reduction advocacy? Are you keen on grassroots organizing? Then you should join our legislative committee and help advocate for legislation that reduces waste and holds those that make it accountable. Email: info@spokanezerowaste.org or Submit the form below to get started.