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1 person is interested
Volunteer coordinator
ORGANIZATION: Alfa/ Trinity Services Inc.
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1 person is interested
Volunteers are welcome to join Trinity gardeners and ALFA Foundation volunteers at Trinity Gardens and Farmstead. We have been working together since 2011 to transform the Gardens 42 acres into a model for environmentally friendly gardens for creative learning, working and leisure for people with disabilities.
Fresh fruits and vegetables grown by the Trinity horticulture program are used in the Trinity culinary arts program which teaches participants how to prepare and enjoy fresh, healthy foods. Produce is also distributed to adults living in Trinity residential homes and to area residents who participate in the ALFA Community Supported Agriculture program.
At the farmstead, peaceful beauty blends in harmony with the serious work being done by staff, participants and volunteers. Creative arts and other learning programs are also offered. Participants are defined not by their disabilities but become gardeners, craftsmen, artists and landscapers.
Year by year, as resources allow, produce gardens are expanded and trees, flowers and shrubs are added. Only organic, pesticide-free methods are used to enrich the soil and combat weeds and pests.
More opportunities with Alfa/ Trinity Services Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Alfa/ Trinity Services Inc.
Location:
973 N. 6th St., Mascoutah, IL 62258, US
Mission Statement
"Helping people with disabilities live full and abundant lives."
Description
Trinity Services of Joliet was founded in 1950. Under the vision and direction of Art Dykstra since 1987, Trinity has evolved into a mulit-faceted organization providing a wide range of services for people with disabilities. With a staff of over 1,030, and a budget of almost $40 million, Trinity supports people in 23 Illinois communities and is also in Reno, Nevada. In 2006, Trinity received the Alford-Axelson Award for Nonprofit Managerial Excellence, which is given annually to organizations that exemplify extraordinary managerial excellence.
In November 2006 a small group from the Metro East asked Trinity to serve adults with developmental disabilities, including autism, in Southwest Illinois. In January, 2007 Trinity's Board of Directors authorized an innovative adult learning program in Mascoutah, with community residential services to come later. The group has become Trinity's area partner: Abundant Living For All Foundation (Alfa), a serparate, all-volunteer community organization. Alfa has incorporated under Illinois law and is a fully accredited 501 (c)(3) organization. Alfa's purpose is to assist Trinity as it helps adults with developmental disabilities in the Metro East lead full and abundant lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
973 N. 6th St.Mascoutah, IL 62258
DATE POSTED
April 3, 2016
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- Grant Writing / Research
- Fundraising
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible
- Desire to expand horizons