Welcome to the Hems & Brims Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to be an Instructor or Mentor for our Spring/Fall 2026 cohort. Please complete the application below to be considered.

If you are an alumni interested in becoming a Group Session Leader, please scroll to the bottom of this page to complete the separate interest form.

Important Notes:

All positions are currently volunteer-based, and all sessions are hosted virtually.
A stipend may be introduced in 2026 as a thank-you for your support. Should this become available, you’ll receive advance notice.

Contact Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Website

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Volunteer Role Selection

Which volunteer role are you interested in for the Spring/Fall 2026 cohort?

Are you able to commit fully to the required availability for your chosen role?

Which topic would you like to teach?

Please only answer if you're interested in participating as an instructor.

Preferred session time:

Please only answer if you're interested in participating as an Instructor.

If you’re interested in leading 1:1 mentoring, how many mentees are you comfortable supporting weekly?

Weekly 1-hour 1:1 sessions will be scheduled based on your availability from Monday to Friday.

What specific days and times are you unavailable during the months specified for your volunteer role?

Please select N/A if not applicable.

Open-Response Questions

Share your experience mentoring or teaching youth.

What has been your involvement in the fashion industry? Please describe professional roles or relevant experiences.

What attracts you to Hems & Brims’ mission of empowering Black youth in fashion?

How do you envision empowering mentees or students toward future success in fashion?

The program runs March–August 2026, including courses, group sessions, mentoring, and career readiness events. Are you able to stay connected and engaged throughout the full six-month program as needed?

Yes

If yes, please share how you plan to maintain continuity in your support:

(e.g., setting aside consistent time, communication methods, balancing other commitments)

If no, please explain:

(include any limitations we should be aware of)

Group Session Leader (GSL) Interest Form

Are you a program alum interested in rejoining Hems & Brims as a leader? We're seeking Group Session Leaders for our Spring/Fall 2026 cohort.

In this role, you'll guide fashion-focused research projects and support students as they build their careers in the fashion industry.

Ready to apply? Complete this form and we'll send you the full application.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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What year did you complete the program?

2021

2022

2023

2024

Can you commit to 2 hours on Sundays for the month of May 2026

Why are you interested in being a Group Session Leader?