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6 people are interested
Tutor one of our senior residents (basic reading and writing)
ORGANIZATION: Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.)
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6 people are interested
One of our senior residents in our community living setting would like to learn how to read and write better.
We are looking for an eager volunteer to help her achieve that goal. It would be great if tutoring could become a regular session for her.
Experience with working with seniors and tutoring (especially for people with very minimal learning abilities) would be helpful, but isn't necessary.
If you would like to give back and spend some one-on-one time with a senior, this volunteer opportunity is right for you.
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About Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.)
Location:
1419 W. Carroll Ave., Floor 2, Chicago, IL 60607, US
Mission Statement
Committed to improving the quality of life for Chicago’s low-income older adults, Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.) helps seniors remain independent and part of their community by offering opportunities for intergenerational living and by providing a variety of citywide support services.
Description
H.O.M.E. opened its doors in 1982 with a philosophy: human beings need one another. H.O.M.E.’s founders focused that attention on social connection for and among older people with low incomes in Chicago. H.O.M.E. pioneered an innovative intergenerational housing model that intentionally brings together seniors, younger adults living and working as Resident Assistants, and families with children under the same roof. Today, H.O.M.E. offers 78 units of multigenerational housing in three affordable North Side buildings with a choice of private or shared living.
In addition, H.O.M.E. offers an Upkeep and Repair program, which provides senior homeowners on the South and West Sides with affordable plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs. H.O.M.E.’s Shopping Bus offers Chicago seniors living in affordable buildings transportation to grocery stores, with a driver who helps them carry their bags. The Moving Program subsidizes moves into safe, stable housing, and provides seniors with moral support. Finally, H.O.M.E. welcomes volunteers to provide weatherization, painting, cooking at its buildings, seasonal work, and more for seniors. H.O.M.E.’s vision is of a Chicago where people of all ages live together in a way that supports older adults’ connection to the larger community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1537 W Rosemont AveChicago, IL 60660
DATE POSTED
July 1, 2016
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- Special Needs
- Adult Education
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1 to 2 hours per week