Vintage Armchair Restoration Volunteer

Overview

Volunteer Opportunity : Chair Restoration

Wondernauts, a not-for-profit community childcare located in the grounds of Ruakura, seeks a volunteer with furniture restoration or upholstery skills to refresh a child-sized vintage wooden armchair (circa

• s) for use by our children.

The chair is generally in good condition.

The cover is old and the seat area is saggy.

It is not yet disassembled, so you can assess whether the seat cushion needs replacement or if the springs, webbing, or other components require attention.

The back upright includes a wooden panel.

The wooden arms are in reasonable condition, and you may choose whether to resurface them or leave them as is.

What We'd Like

Assess and repair or replace the seat cushion, springs, or webbing as needed

Refresh or resurface the wooden arms if required

Restore the chair to make it safe, comfortable, and visually appealing for children

This is a great opportunity for someone with skills in furniture restoration or upholstery to make a tangible contribution to our childcare environment.

Requirements

Experience in upholstery

Some spare time to give the chair the refresh it deserves

Ability to work on the chair at Wondernauts or take it home

Materials will be provided, though you are welcome to use your own tools if preferred

Time commitment

Flexible timing – the time required is uncertain

Opportunity to view the chair before committing to the project

Getting started

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.

We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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