Retail Roles and Volunteer Roles [The Green Sewing Shop]

The Green Sewing Shop

RETAIL STAFF ROLE

The National Needlework Archive (NNA), a textile art charity, is opening a new pop-up shop in The Marlands Centre, Southampton. The shop will sell donated and recycled needlecraft items—fabric, haberdashery, kits, books, rug-making supplies, and NNA promotional items. Guest artists will also showcase and sell their work.

Role Details:

• Positions: 2 staff members (2 days/week each)
• Shop Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 10:30am–3:00pm
• Start Date: Shop opens Wednesday 26th November 2026
• Christmas Closure: 20th Dec – 2nd Jan

Responsibilities include:

• Running the shop independently
• Supervising volunteers
• Managing stock, till, and customer service
• Organising small events and maintaining social media
• Cleaning, repacking, listing eBay items
• Recording donations and liaising with NNA HQ in Newbury

Requirements:

• Retail experience and interest in sewing/crafts preferred
• Commitment, creativity, and reliability

Accessibility: Shop is ground floor; disabled toilet available via lift.

APPLICATIONS:
Thank you for your interest in working at The Green Sewing Shop in Southampton. We would be glad if you would apply by email to nat.n.a@live.co.uk including the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Date of birth
• Education history
• Employment history
• Interests and Hobbies
• Feel free to add any further information you think would be relevant.
• State if you prefer which two days of the week you would wish to work
• Names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your last employer. [Referees will not be contacted until after a successful interview]

Applications should arrive by 4pm on 12th November with interviews. Start dates to be as soon as possible after that date. The shop is due to open to the public on Wednesday 26th November 2026.

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VOLUNTEER ROLE

We’re looking for friendly, creative volunteers to support our exciting new pop-up shop in The Marlands Centre, Southampton. If you can spare a few hours a week and enjoy working in a cheerful, craft-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Volunteer roles may include:

• Assisting customers
• Displaying and organising stock
• Preparing needlecraft items for sale
• Supporting day-to-day shop operations

No specialist experience is required—just enthusiasm and a willingness to help.

Accessibility: The shop is on the ground floor, with a disabled toilet available via lift.

Interested? Email us at nat.n.a@live.co.uk to get involved or ask any questions.