Role Purpose Summary

To provide specific residents, as directed by the Volunteer Coordinator, with basic mending, minor alterations and sewing of garments.

Key Accountabilities

• Basic mending, minor alterations and sewing of garments as per residents’ requests (weekly)

• Keep track of receipts for materials used/needed and present to Volunteer Coordinator on a monthly basis

• Assist with program evaluation, if applicable

Qualifications

• Good, clear communication skills with special emphasis on listening and observation skills and verbal communication

• Ability to follow through with direction

• Positive attitude, fun personality, and willingness to help others, flexibility

• Basic sewing skills, including ability to hem, patch, repair, shorten, lengthen, etc., personal items of new and/or worn clothing

• Access to and willingness to bring own sewing machine/serger necessary, work to be completed in the onsite Volunteer Room

• Ability to interact with residents by providing encouragement, direction, and demonstrating patience

• Comfortable working in a group setting

• Familiarity with Geriatrics and/or vulnerable populations (addictions, mental health, homelessness) an asset

• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check mandatory for this position

 Time Commitment

• 2-4 times per month, as per volunteer's ability (will vary from month to month)

• 1-4 hours per visit, as per volunteer availability and number of mending requests

Long-term commitment preferred.