Get Involved

GOG welcomes anyone who wishes to get involved. Our GOG community reflects the cultural diversity in Australia with members of all ages and from all walks of life. We are always looking for new members who would like to learn new skills or share their experience or knowledge with our group.

Can I get involved if I don’t have a lot of time?

Yes! Most of our goods are knitted, crocheted or sewn by people that kindly donate their time, skills and resources to help others. We prefer our completed blankets to be at least 1.2 m x 1.5m or up to around 1.5m x 1.5m. You can knit or crochet just a few squares (we prefer 15 x 15cm or 20 x 20cm) or make a small toy or beanie, depending on how much time you have. If you have skills in other areas that you feel may be able volunteer such as administration or IT, please feel free to contact us with suggestions.

I’m not very experienced, is that ok?

Yes! Basic stitches are all you need to make a square. Also, if you would like to join us but don’t know how to knit or crochet, we are more than happy to instruct and provide you with simple patterns to get you started. 

What kind of yarn should I use?

Any colour, size or consistency is fine, depending on the item you are creating. If you would like to make squares, we prefer our members to use 8ply acrylic yarn if possible, for ease of joining.  If you can donate the material that’s great, otherwise contact us as we may have yarn and materials that we can give you to work with.

Do you have regular Working Bees?

Our members mostly create from the comfort of their own homes, however we come together for ‘meetups’ where we work on joint projects, share information, skills and ideas and enjoy a cuppa in a creative and positive atmosphere. If you think you might like to come along to our next meetup, contact us via email, Facebook or check out our website for the details.

Once I have completed a project, what should I do?

If you have completed a project or would like to donate materials, you can drop them off at the following venues:

   Hobbysew, Belconnen Mall

   Crafty Frog, Kambah

Donations can also be dropped off at our Ainslie meetup.

Or contact us to make other arrangements.  Please mark all donations attention to Mary (Good Omen Goodeze – GOG)

How can I become involved as a volunteer Mentor?

We are always looking for volunteers including knitting/crocheting mentors to support our beginners as well as participants of our Community Threads and Mindfulness Projects. If you would like to become a mentor, please email us for further information.

email: admin@goodomengoodeze.org.au

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