Volunteer: Drop Mending Program Assistant

5 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Hennepin County Full time

About the Mending Program

Hennepin County Library's mission is to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning. Our 41 libraries, website, and outreach services serve residents in every corner of Hennepin County. In addition to a collection of almost 5 million physical books, CDs, and DVDs, you can access more than 400,000 eBooks and audiobooks from almost any device.

The Drop-In Mending Program at Minneapolis Central Library is seeking volunteers to help program participants with basic repairs. As a volunteer, you will work with participants and other program staff to troubleshoot their items and suggest repair methods.

Responsibilities

  • Help welcome participants into the program space
  • Work with participants and other program staff to troubleshoot their items and suggest repair methods
  • Learn and share basic mending skills, assisting participants directly with mending as needed
  • Help put away materials and supplies at the end of the program

Requirements

  • The ability to work and engage with a wide range of people in a welcoming and inclusive manner
  • An interest in learning/developing/using and sharing basic sewing, mending, and craft techniques

Training will be provided by the Program Coordinator, and supervision will be provided by designated Hennepin County Library staff. This is an unpaid, volunteer position. Please click here to apply for this opportunity.



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