Help iThemba Projects with 50 volunteers for sewing cloth masks #MandelaDay
50 volunteers still needed
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General Skills & Services
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Other
duration
1-4 hours
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Help iThemba Projects with 50 volunteers for sewing cloth masks #MandelaDay
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We know that when we all wear cloth masks it helps slow the spread of COVID19; however, there are many people we work with in our community who travel on public transport for shopping and to get to work who don't have masks (let alone school children). We are able to distribute cloth masks through our partner schools, the local taxi system, and our home-garden visits. The more masks we can get, the better, as there are about 60 thousand people who live in Sweetwaters! A BASIC MASK is fine: 16cm by 14cm regtangular shape, with elastic or cloth straps, make sure you have 3 layers to keep with Dept of Health guidelines. If you are an avid sewer and have another pattern, feel free to use, as long as it has 3 layers. Masks can be couriered to our offices in Hilton, or dropped off when complete. Please arrange with us to drop off, as our office hours are reduced due to COVID-19. #mandeladay
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