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61 people are interested
Looking for Volunteers to Support Young Adults with Special Needs!
ORGANIZATION: Connection of Friends
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61 people are interested
Volunteers motivate our participants to use their developing social skills and offer support as they build a network of friends while actively participating in cooking, art, music, gardening and volutneering in the community. On Saturday Nights, volunteers spend their time socializing, playing games and dancing with our participants.
We are in need of volunteers, for the following times:
Saturday Night Socials---5:30-9:00 pm (Pizza is included!)
Wednesday---3:00-6:00 pm
Thursday---3:00-6:00 pm
We encourage volunteers to share their own unique skill set, creativity and enthusiasm. Students in need of service hours are welcome!
More opportunities with Connection of Friends
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Connection of Friends
Location:
1771 S. Wiesbrook Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, US
Mission Statement
Connection of Friends has been created to enrich the lives of teenagers and adults with special needs with an emphasis on social, life skill, volunteer and fitness activities. Our primary purpose is for participants to engage in meaningful ways within the community and create lasting relationships.
Description
Connection of Friends is a community-based program that provides a place for teens, age 16 and older, and adults with special needs to gather socially with an emphasis on life skill, volunteer and fitness activities on a daily basis and Saturday evenings. Our primary purpose is for participants to engage in meaningful ways within the community and create lasting relationships.
COF operates Monday through Thursday with varied options of Noon-6:00 pm or Noon-3:00 pm or 3-6:00 pm. Fridays we are open from 9 am-3:00 pm. Our Saturday Night Socials are held from 6-9:00 p.m. Participants sign-up for 13-week sessions and select the specific days and time options. Connection of Friends is only closed on traditional holidays.
Week-day programming includes the planning and preparing of a daily meal; volunteering at a food pantry and nursing home; volunteering for SCARE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling Composting Education); music; art; gardening; fitness/yoga/nutrition; product creation and community lunch. Dinner & Dancing with Friends is offered on Mondays each session.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Connection of Friends1771 S. Wiesbrook RoadWheaton, IL 60187
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2020
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Special Needs
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Psychology
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Three hours per section of programming