How do I apply to become a Social Club Leader?
The application process is easy! Just click here to fill out the application form.
I'm not sure if there is already a Social Club in my area. How do I find out?
We currently have Social Clubs in the locations below. Want to join an existing club? Click the link or email the Social Club leader for the club you're interested in.
United States:
- Portland, OR
- Tacoma, WA
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Madison, WI
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Phoenix, AZ
- Charleston, SC
- Jackson, MS (email grafam1487@aol.com to join the mailing list)
- Philadelphia
- New Jersey
- Western Massachusetts
- Southwest Maine
- New York (email rycsw@aol.com to join the mailing list)
Canada:
UK:
- London (email tanyabuck@me.com to join the mailing list)
Europe:
Who is my point of contact at Seamwork?
- Our Community Manager, Erica Horton, is your main point of contact. You can reach her directly at contact@seamwork.com.
How do I get in touch with Seamwork members and get them to join my local Social Club?
- If you are chosen as a Social Club Leader, we will email Seamwork members in your area and let them know that you are forming a local Seamwork Social Club chapter. They will be able to contact you via email directly if they are interested in joining your group!
- If you already know Seamworkers in your area, you can reach out to them too!
Who decides what each event looks like?
- You do! As Social Club Leader, you get to shape what your city’s Social Club events look like. They could be as simple as get-togethers at someone’s home, or something more elaborate, like visiting a textiles-focused museum exhibit or touring a sewing-related business. If you’re unsure, starting simple is a good way to go.
- If you're chosen as a Social Club Leader, we will send you a Welcome Kit that includes a list of Event Ideas. Erica, our Community Manager is always willing to brainstorm ideas with you if you're feeling stuck.
How often should I hold events?
- We ask that every Leader hold at least one event per quarter. (Q1: Jan-Mar, Q2: April-Jun, Q3: July-Sept, Q4: Oct-Dec)
- If you and your group would like to meet more often, go for it!
- As a new Social Club Leader, you'll need to plan and hold your first event within 45 days of joining the team.
Do I need to spend money to lead this club?
- We do not expect or want you to spend money on your club events. If you want to host an event with food and drinks, consider having a potluck, where each member brings a food and drink item to share with the group.
- If you want to plan an event with a cost associated with it (visiting a museum, etc.) make sure to communicate to members ahead of time how much the event will cost, and remind members to bring money with them if they plan to attend.
- Please note that there is no money available from Seamwork to help you fund your events.
Do I get a complimentary membership for being the Social Club Leader in my city?
- Yes! You’ll receive a gift code for a complimentary one-year Unlimited membership to use the next time your membership is up for renewal.
- How do I share feedback about how my club leadership experience is going?
- Once per Quarter, Erica, the Seamwork Community Manager, will schedule a Zoom call for the Social Club Leaders. Leaders can give feedback and exchange tips or get advice.
- You can contact Erica anytime directly if you’d like to give feedback that way as well.
How long is my commitment as Social Club Leader?
- We ask that you commit to one year as Social Club Leader, planning and hosting four events during that time.
- Toward the end of that year, Seamwork will check in with you to see if you are interested in continuing your roll as leader for another year.