| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3599 |
| Organization | Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative - WIN |
| Position | Craft & Upcycling Shop Volunteer |
| Impact Statement |
At Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative (WIN), we support women, trans, non-binary and two-spirit people along their journey between crisis, financial self sufficiency, and wellness. Our programs are there along each step of their journey. We value self sustainability, healthy relationships, entrepreneurship, conscious choice, personal empowerment, and environmental responsibility. We believe everyone deserves an equal voice and opportunity to provide healthy, environmentally and financially sustainable lives for themselves and their families. How do we support this? We collect donated goods and provide high quality clothing, household items and furniture through three Resale Shops in Victoria. The revenue from our shops, together with financial donations, covers the entire cost of running our non profit cooperative, and funds our empowerment programs. So whether you are a shopper, donor, or volunteer you too have a hand in transforming our community. |
| Description |
Calling all makers, crafters, upcyclers, and artists! WIN is creating a line of upcycled products and we need your help! Do you have a talent for sewing, cutting, braiding, and creating? Then share that passion with us as we embark on this fun and exciting new project. WIN is looking for volunteers to work one or more shifts a week doing your crafting best. Shifts will be two hours each, with shifts available 3 times a day from Tuesday through Saturday each week. You will work on one of a number of set projects, with full instruction and materials provided. |
| Training Details | An initial phone interview with the HR Assistant, then an in-person orientation and health and safety overview at the warehouse, followed by additional training on the specifics of each upcycling activity. |
| Working Conditions |
Warehouse environment. Indoors, overhead lighting, temperature fluctuations throughout the year, medium to low noise levels, some natural light, onsite break room and washroom available. Workspace for the upcycling project is up a flight of stairs. |
| Minimum Duration | More than 1 year |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening |
| Time Detail | An average shift is 2-4 hours (1-2 times per week). Shifts are available during store hours 7 days a week. |
| Age | 16+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, A Group, ESL/EAL |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Arts/Culture, Recycling |
| Skill(s) | Cultural Awareness/Sensitivity, Creative Thinking, Sensitivity, Respect, Ethical Framework, Creating |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.womeninneed.ca |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Dhel estepa |
| Phone | 2504804006 Ext. 203 |
| Address | 785 Pandora Avenue Victoria, V8W 1N9 |