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5 people are interested
Artist Needed to Assist with "Project Canvas". Art Enhancing Lives!
ORGANIZATION: Thrive, Inc. (f.k.a. Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc.)
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Volunteering for Project Canvas is more than just community service -- it’s life enhancing for all involved. Paired up with residents with developmental disabilities, whose dreams far surpass their immediate circumstances, artwork is just one of the magical results. Your ideas, your time, your expertise and your willingness to connect, even if just for one day a week-end, will open up their minds to seeking creativity and assisting in a personal goal of creating art to hang in their home.
The Commitment
Project Canvas volunteers have many ways to contribute to our mission:
1: Commit to a full "session", one day per week-end (for one month or until the project is complete).
2: Have a background or interest in the arts and a willingness to help lead a project of 12 residents paint on individual 18" x 18" blank canvases. We will supply the paint, brushes and canvases. You are more than welcome to bring any other supplies you see fit.
3: Have experience working with people with developmental disabilities, with various levels of performance, either in a classroom setting, summer camp, adult care, or large family.
4: Have a positive, open mind, and believe that anything is possible with vision and commitment. Live, love, and laugh.
5: A CORI/SORI check will be required.
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About Thrive, Inc. (f.k.a. Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc.)
Location:
65 Boston Post Road West, MARLBOROUGH, MA 01752, US
Mission Statement
To promote the personal growth, dignity and acceptance of people with developmental disabilities in the Metro-West area.
Description
Every person has value and contributes to the community in which he or she lives. Thrive, Inc.'s services are based upon the belief that all people have similar desires for:
- Independence - to have the opportunities for meaningful choice
- Accomplishment - to be proud of one’s achievements
- Friendship - to share one’s life with others
- Satisfying work / activities - to contribute to society and one’s own support
- A comfortable place to live - to be safe and live in surroundings that encourages and enhances individual potential
Thrive, Inc. designs services to empower individuals and their families and to foster inclusion, interdependence and self-expression. Our supports build upon individual strengths and preferences with the ultimate goal that each person will live in our community as a productive, participating member. Thrive, Inc. works with other local, state and national agencies to develop a comprehensive system of supports for people with special needs. Through advocacy and public education, Thrive, Inc. promotes awareness of the abilities and needs of its participants, including focusing more on those within the Autism Spectrum.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
90 Onamog StreetMarlboro, MA 01752
DATE POSTED
May 21, 2014
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- 30-60 minutes each activity