Wig + Headwear Consultant
POSITION: Volunteer Wig and Headwear Consultant
SUPERVISOR: Comfort + Wellbeing Manager
LOCATION: Lewiston or South Portland, Maine
Purpose of Position:
The volunteer in this role will provide a personalized and comprehensive wig consult to individuals coping with hair loss or hair interruption due to cancer treatment. The goal of the consult is to provide the client a wig that works for them and care and acclimation instruction resulting in a prepared and successful wig wearing experience.
Commitment: Standard 4-6 hours per week
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Measurement process to determine size
- Supporting client in choosing the best cut, color, size, style of wig available
- Managing wig inventory and the process for this program
Required Skills and Experience:
- A licensed or retired hair stylist is ideal although not a must, will train a good fit individual
- Knowledge of hair loss issues or working with patients in a professional setting would be preferred
- The ability to offer a caring approach and comfortable supporting a person in distress
- Strong compassionate communication skills
Physical Requirements:
The ability to stand for 3-4 hours per shift. Reaching. The ability to lift containers weighing twenty pounds.
General Requirements:
- Must attend Dempsey Center Culture Training
- Maintains professional behavior, dress and appearance at all times while volunteering
- Must use discretion and protect the confidentiality of all Dempsey Center clients.; HIPAA-specific training will be provided
- Must complete background check
- Must comply with Dempsey Center vaccination policies