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Teach Dance to Low-Income Seniors in Oakland!
ORGANIZATION: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
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Would you like to bring swing dancing to seniors living in affordable housing? Apply today!
About SAHA's Volunteer Program
SAHA is a non-profit provider of homes and services to low-income families, seniors, and special needs populations in the Bay Area. Part of our core mission is to foster community and personal enrichment among our residents through programming that addresses a range of needs - professional development, civic engagement, active recreation, creative expression, and more. SAHA’s resident services are greatly enhanced through the work of community volunteers, whom we invite to demonstrate compassion, ingenuity, teaching and leadership skills in expanding the availability of resources for the people we serve.
Goal of Position: To promote physical well-being, and provide residents with an artistic and cultural experience through swing dance classes.
Qualifications: Must be familiar with swing dance. Formal training and prior teaching experience is preferred. Ability to communicate in Cantonese/Mandarin preferred. Volunteer must have patience, commitment, and a friendly demeanor.
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About Satellite Affordable Housing Associates
Location:
1835 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94703, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: SAHA provides quality affordable homes and services that empower people and strengthen neighborhoods. Our Values: We believe that: Every person needs a home. We commit to communities for the long term. Services in housing best support our residents and empower people to thrive. High quality design inspires people and builds community. Green building and practices lead to a healthy, sustainable society. Innovation and thoughtful risk-taking are part of how we pursue excellence. Financial health and sustainability are essential to the endurance of our mission and impact. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our work. Our workplace reflects the same values we bring to our homes.
Description
The purpose of the SAHA's Volunteer Program is to improve the quality of living and promote health and well-being for Satellite Housing's residents. Volunteers will help foster community by facilitating activities for the residents, such as exercise groups, art classes, discussion groups, providing health and wellness information, leading or participating in games, assisting with special events, etc. The residents really appreciate the effort that is put forth by the volunteers, and look forward to the weekly interactions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Merritt Crossing609 Oak StreetOakland, CA 94606
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Dance
- Teaching / Instruction
- Cantonese / Mandarin
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly or Bi-Weekly
- Able to work with seniors and non-English speakers