Volunteer: Mending Assistant

6 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Hennepin County Full time

About the Mending Program

Hennepin County Library's mission is to inspire and facilitate lifelong learning. Our libraries serve residents in every corner of the county, offering a vast collection of resources and services.

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

Responsibilities

  • Welcome participants into the program space
  • Work with participants and staff to troubleshoot 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

  • Ability to work and engage with a wide range of people in a welcoming and inclusive manner
  • Interest in learning and developing basic sewing, mending, and craft techniques

Training will be provided by the Program Coordinator, and supervision will be offered by designated Hennepin County Library staff. This is an unpaid, volunteer position.



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