- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
Help individuals prepare for the workforce. Be a career mentor!
ORGANIZATION: The Douglas Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
The Douglas Center, a non-profit organization located in Skokie, Illinois, provides day programs for individuals with severe developmental and physical disabilities. The Douglas Center Work Center offers work programs that include light manufacturing, sewing, packaging, assembly shrink-wrapping, labeling, heat sealing, fulfillment services, etc. by partnering with local manufacturers on work contracts/projects. The center offers pre-vocational training as well as developmental rehabilitation for adults of all ages.
We are seeking volunteers to oversee our file room. This position is ideal for a retired individual looking to volunteer some of their time and organizational skills. For additional information, please contact Brian Everett Kriner via email: bkriner@thedouglascenter.com or phone: 847-674-1921.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: Assist individuals with disabilities to search and prepare for employment opportunities in the manufacturing, retail, food service, janitorial or any other industry that would best suit their abilities to achieve maximum success to include:
- Work with clients to develop interviewing skills through role playing.
- Assist clients with developing their resume to emphasize their skills and abilities.
- Assist with completing employment applications and provide clarification to individuals on any issues that are confusing or not understood.
- Assist with the job searching process by surfing the web, reading newspapers and other opportunities to seek out employment opportunities with them.
- Provide ongoing support and encouragement throughout the process and act as a mentor and advisor when employment opportunities arise.
More opportunities with The Douglas Center
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About The Douglas Center
Location:
3445 Howard Street, Skokie, IL 60076, US
Mission Statement
At The Douglas Center we are devoted to providing the best possible environment for our intellectually/ developmentally disabled participants to engage in social interaction with others, volunteering in the community, outings, therapeutic groups and to increase vocational skills. We need the help of dedicated volunteers who are socially interactive and are dedicated to aiding others to achieve all of these things.
Description
We are a community day services program for adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. We teach daily living skills, social skills, community skills and work skills. Our purpose is to teach the clients to be as independent as they can be.
Volunteers are needed to help in numerous ways ranging from leading activities for the clients (job skills, reading, social skills) to assisting staff with arts, crafts to exercise and music.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3445 Howard StreetSkokie, IL 60076
DATE POSTED
September 15, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A