ABOUT SISTERWORKS

SisterWorks is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in Victoria.

SisterWorks’ mission is to support women from refugee, asylum seeker or migrant backgrounds to improve their confidence, mental wellbeing, sense of belonging and economic outlook. We do this through providing learning opportunities in a safe environment where Sisters can build their skills and community and gain both the knowledge and the confidence to seek employment or further study.

**Our vision is an Australia where all migrant women are given the opportunities to become economically empowered. **

The SisterWorks model, 'Work Empowers Women', is centred around empowerment, fostering a sense of independence and providing opportunities for building a community, learning new skills, and earning an income.

This is achieved via our Empowerment Hubs in Abbotsford, Bendigo and Dandenong, as well as our Mobile Hubs in areas where access to services are limited.

SisterWorks is committed to seeking engagement and guidance from the women we support and is constantly looking for new ways to positively impact the lives of more Sisters.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcome students, encouraging them to know each other and ensuring they have a positive experience during the training
• Provide SisterWorks sewing program, using equipment and tools available at SisterWorks
• Set up the activity, selecting necessary machines, tools and materials for the training
• Teach the skills specified in the training manual and supervise women performance, checking the quality of their product after every step
• Work in a team with other teachers and coordinators, organizing activities and sharing responsibilities
• Encourage Sisters to do all the cleaning together, ensuring all materials will be returned to storage at the end of each session

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification in sewing, textile, production
• Prior experience working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Ability to lead activities and to teach face to face and online
• Good listening and observation skills
• Capacity to work as part of a team

THIS ROLE IS BEST SUITED FOR SOMEONE

• with a good command of spoken and written English
• is confident working with women with limited English skills
• has a warm and inviting personality
• organised and proactive
• can work in a dynamic environment and problem solve challenges with a positive ‘can-do attitude

WHAT SISTERWORKS HAS FOR YOU

The organisation will provide you with a great learning opportunity where you will be able to show your skills and will also nurture yourself by working in a diverse cultural atmosphere. We will acknowledge your contribution with an appreciation certificate at the time of leaving your volunteer service.  We genuinely believe in thanking everyone's effort to make a difference in the culture and community. We encourage you to come forward and be a part of the beautiful organisation. Our organisation and the community will value your contribution. Please feel free to email if you would like to discuss the opportunity, commitment, or other related questions.