Regis Ontario - Volunteer Seamstress / Sewing Support (Eco Fashion Week Project)

| Help our residents bring sustainable fashion to life!We’re looking for a friendly, patient volunteer seamstress (or confident sewer) to support our residents as they prepare a creative project for Eco Fashion Week. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your sewing skills, connect with older people, and help create something meaningful and fun—using recycled and repurposed materials.What you’ll be doingYou’ll work alongside our Lifestyle team to support residents with activities such as:Helping residents hand sew or machine sew simple items (as appropriate)Assisting with repairs, hemming, basic alterations, or upcycling garmentsSupporting eco-fashion creations (e.g., accessories, fabric flowers, patchwork, simple costumes)Encouraging resident participation, conversation and creativityHelping set up and pack down materials (optional)We’re looking for someone whoHas sewing skills (machine or hand sewing) — all levels welcomeIs kind, reliable and enjoys working with older peopleCan support residents at different ability levels (some may need hands-on guidance)Is happy to work as part of a team with Lifestyle staffWhat we’ll provideA warm welcome and support from our Lifestyle teamAll materials (or we can accept donated fabric/offcuts if approved)Orientation and guidance on working safely in an aged care settingA meaningful experience helping residents shine during Eco Fashion WeekRequirementsTo keep everyone safe, volunteers will need to meet standard aged care volunteer requirements, which may include:A current police check (or willingness to obtain one)Evidence of required vaccinations (as applicable)Completing a short volunteer onboarding/orientation | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | |