Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas offers psychosocial programs for refugees needing social interactions in a group setting. Volunteers are needed to help teach sewing and knitting classes at the Family Support Center in Olathe. Groups are held once a week and consist of about 10 clients. A staff member will be present along with a classroom aid.

Sewing/Knitting Teacher

Duties and Qualifications

• Provide basic sewing and knitting instruction to clients in a small group setting.
• Passion for teaching others
• Ability to exercise patience and compassion while encountering cultural differences.
• No lifting

Sewing/Knitting Aid

Duties and Qualifications

• • Assist in providing basic sewing and knitting instruction to clients in a small group setting.
  • Assist picking up clients and driving them to class and assisting with classroom instruction.
  • Passion for teaching others
  • Ability to exercise patience and compassion while encountering cultural differences.
  • No lifting