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Volunteer Service Description Farmington Museum Collections Services Volunteer – Sewing Project Title Farmington Museum Collections Services Volunteer – Sewing Project Pay Class Volunteer – Unpaid Commitment Until completion of project, 2 – 3 hours per week Number of positions Unlimited Department/Division PRCA/Museum Latest Review Date Until filled Personnel Review T. Swenk Department Review Kandy LeMoine Job Duties: Essential Duties: Reports to and works under the supervision of the Collections Manager or designee. Sewing Muslin sleeves or Velcro strips will be sewn loosely onto backs of Navajo rugs and blankets, over 50 total Becomes proficient about museum mission and goals Becomes proficient about museum long term and changing exhibits Complies with all policies and procedures Complies with volunteer standards and policies in PRCA Volunteer Management Manual The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifications: This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy. Attends orientation scheduled by volunteer coordinator Attends trainings scheduled by collections manager Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public on all age levels and cultural backgrounds, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel, and the public Ability to handle valuable historical objects with care Ability to listen and understand questions and provide accurate information Ability to perform duties as assigned with little supervision Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions ---PAGE BREAK--- Volunteer Service Description Farmington Museum Collections Services Volunteer – Sewing Project Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the volunteer is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The volunteer is required to use hands to handle or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The volunteer must occasionally lift and/or move 5 to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a volunteer may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F.