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Sorting Fiber - Skirting Circle!

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ORGANIZATION: Sisters of Providence

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 7 people are interested
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Our alpacas are a vital part of our organic farm, so this is an opportunity to learn more about care of earth as well as a way to be of service. Volunteers are needed to help clean alpaca fiber, "skirting."

Once a year our alpacas are sheared. All of their fiber needs to be sorted and, occasionally, dirt or hay needs to be removed from it. The fiber is sorted into firsts, seconds, and thirds depending on the length and quality.

Training is provided for this fun and contemplative activity!

The skirting circle will meet every Tuesday afternoon OR choose another day for a group project or solo volunteering.

Email or call with any questions or to get started!
Volunteer@spsmw.org
812-535-2878

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About Sisters of Providence

Location:

One Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876, US

Mission Statement

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana are committed to creating positive change in the world. We can not do this alone. We invite volunteers to help us.

Description

Local ministries/projects include:

Providence Health Care provides health services to the elderly. Visit with an elder sister, attend mass with her, or volunteer to help move sisters when they need advanced care.

Providence Food Pantry provides food to the economically poor. The food pantry is financed by donations and staffed by volunteers.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice focuses on the areas of organic agriculture, eco-justice education, and social advocacy. Volunteer with our alpacas or help skirt their fiber into yarn!

Providence Center is the welcoming center for the the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. It is home to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence, the Heritage Room, and Gift Shop. Pilgrimages, tours, facilities rental, workshops, programs and retreats are all offered through the center. We could use volunteer tour guides!

Internet Technology Assist the sisters with basic word processing and cell phone questions.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Environment
Animals, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

One Sisters of ProvidenceOwens HallSaint Mary of the Woods, IN 47876

(39.51138,-87.46968)
 

SKILLS

  • Spiritual Healing
  • Environmental Education
  • Environmental Science

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Two hours or more

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