DETAILS
Millions of workers, ranging from doctors to local grocery store employees, are required to wear face masks, given the current circumstances. These masks can be extremely uncomfortable for the user, especially after long working hours. Why does ensuring safety have to come at the cost of comfort? The Ergonomic Headband serves the purpose of providing comfort when wearing a typical face mask. Instead of the straps going around one's ear, they hook around a button on the headband, therefore reducing tension and discomfort.
Read more about our work in the community here!
THE PROCESS
1. Once a part of the Ergonomic Headband team, you will fill out a google sheets document and record the number of headbands you are willing to make within a deadline. We will also send detailed headband instructions and tips via email.
2. When the number of headbands you make is confirmed, we will drop off a package of materials that is sanitized and precisely measured out.
3. When making the headbands, you are required to thoroughly wash your hands and minimize the spread of germs.
4. On the deadline day, we will pick up the finished headbands!
SIGN UP REQUIREMENTS
1. Have been properly social distancing for the past few weeks and have not shown symptoms of COVID-19
2. Have a sewing machine or know how to sew by hand (know how to stretch stitch in particular)!
3. Reside in the Bay Area, preferably near Palo Alto
4. Have references from either one person currently on the GENCare team OR two people outside of GENCare to ensure trustworthiness :)
If you meet all these requirements and are willing to help out, please fill out the form below!
We Helped Out:
Special Thanks
Siham Arsalane
Special thanks to Siham Arsalane for assisting us with her headband-creating skills; she helped us create our very first prototype! Visit her business on instagram @destinationbelle.