Potch, Let's Help: Volunteer Hairdressers Needed to Restore Dignity Through Free Haircuts
- Karen Scheepers
- Oct 8
- 2 min read
A heartwarming community initiative in Potchefstroom is calling for volunteer hairdressers to lend their time and skills to a special outreach project aimed at helping those in need. The “Vat Verniet Tafel” (Take for Free Table) will take place on 25 October from 15:00, offering free haircuts to underprivileged residents as part of a broader effort to restore dignity and confidence through simple acts of kindness.
A Call for Helping Hands
Organisers of the event are looking for volunteer hairdressers or barbers willing to provide basic haircuts using scissors or clippers. The focus is not on styling, but on care, giving individuals a neat, clean appearance that can make a meaningful difference in their daily lives.
The organisers emphasised that a haircut, while small, can help people regain a sense of pride, dignity, and self-worth, especially for those facing financial hardship or unemployment.
Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Angelique at 067 080 2757 to join the initiative.
More Than Just a Haircut
The “Vat Verniet Tafel” is part of a growing movement in Potchefstroom where residents come together to support vulnerable members of the community through generosity and service. Past initiatives have included food collections, clothing drives, and skill-based volunteering - each one proving that compassion doesn’t require wealth, only willingness.
Organisers hope the hairdressing outreach will create moments of connection and joy, reminding everyone that dignity can be rebuilt one simple act at a time.
Wrap-Up
As the event approaches, Potchefstroom residents are encouraged to support or spread the word to anyone able to assist. Whether by volunteering as a hairdresser or donating supplies like scissors, combs, and clippers, every contribution helps restore hope where it’s needed most.
This initiative embodies the spirit of Potchefstroom, a community that believes in service, care, and the quiet power of giving back.
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