Context of the need

Wellness Woodcraft, an eco-friendly woodworking unit established in 2019, seeks passionate volunteers to support its mission of creating sustainable wooden kitchenware and home accessories. The organization aims to preserve traditional craftsmanship while promoting environmental responsibility through handmade products and educational woodworking classes. By bringing in volunteers, the unit hopes to enhance its production, design, and outreach capabilities while providing a unique learning experience in sustainable craftsmanship.

Position and role of the volunteer

Volunteers will be integral to the daily operations of Wellness Woodcraft, assisting with multiple aspects of the organization. Key responsibilities include day-to-day production in the workshop, tools maintenance, wood milling, supporting classes and workshops, product design, marketing, logistics, and managing social media. The ideal volunteer will demonstrate a willingness to learn, assist with basic tasks, maintain a strong work ethic, and show commitment to collaboration. Skills to be developed include woodworking techniques, wood selection and preparation, sanding and finishing, bowl turning, spoon carving, design creativity, and tool maintenance.

Conditions and practical details

The volunteering opportunity is designed for a minimum duration of 4 to 6 months, with work hours scheduled from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM. No specific academic background is required, making this an accessible opportunity for individuals interested in woodcraft and sustainability. Volunteers will work under the guidance of Anand Rajan, the Unit Manager, and will be expected to engage fully with the organization’s mission and daily operations. The position is open to individuals with a passion for craftsmanship and environmental responsibility.

Contact

For more information about this volunteering opportunity, please reach out to:

• Mentor: Anand Rajan
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 9952589649
• Organization: Wellness Woodcraft, registered under Kattida Kalai Trust, located in Auroville

Forestry

• Pruning trees 
• Removing dead woods and debris
• Creating paths for educational and recreational herbal walks

Gardening

• Creating and maintaining garden beds (collection, seedling, planting, pruning, weeding, watering, etc.)
• Identifying medicinal plants and researching their benefits
• Preparing sign boards with name, benefits, and medical usage

Re-start Preparation of Herbal Remedies

• Harvesting/collecting herbal plants 
• Sun drying
• Preserving 
• Mixing and packing 

Re-start Production of herbal masks

• Stitching/sewing
• Collection of healing plants
• Production of herbal powder
• Packing of herbal refill packs
• Labeling
• Distribution

Re-start Production of Herbal Kombucha, Natural Hand sanitizer, herbal remedies and snacks, and other products

• Creating unique recipes
• Production
• Packaging/Labeling
• Distribution

Contact [email protected]

The Context or the need

To promote Environment preservation, create awareness on tree plantations and educate people on plastic pollution, alternate solution as cotton bags and spread the word for sustainable and eco living. We need to engage more volunteers and grow as a community.

Conditions

Work Lunch/dinner can be povided and also vehicle and fuel reimbursements if used for work