- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Art Therapy for Individuals with Disabilities
ORGANIZATION: GOODWILL WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut provides vocational services for people with disabilities. We are looking for volunteers who are talented in visual or performing arts and are looking for an opportunity to share their talents while enriching the lives of others. There will be ten to twelve participants in this art program who are adults with developmental or physical disabilities.
Persons volunteering should have a positive disposition, tolerance and understanding of individual differences. We would like volunteers to work witth this group of ten or 12 individuals either helping them create art projects (drawing, painting) with any nedium, learning some visual arts or enjoying some musical therapy. Art supplies will be provided. This group will gather every Wednesday from 11 to 12 and the Bridgeport North Branch Library. Goodwill staff will be there to assist.
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About GOODWILL WESTERN & NORTHERN CONNECTICUT INC
Location:
165 OCEAN TER, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06605, US
Mission Statement
Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut serves people with disabilities, economic disadvantages and other barriers to employment. Our mission is to help people achieve independence and self-sufficiency through job training and other support services.
Description
Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut has served people since 1951. We are a 100% nonprofit organization committed to giving people a "hand up."
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Bridgeport Public Library - North Branch3455 Madison AvenueBridgeport, CT 06606
DATE POSTED
July 20, 2016
SKILLS
- Drawing
- Painting
- Visual Arts
- Music Arts
- Dance
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- one hour a week
- experience working or socializing with people with developmental disabilities would be a plus