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Streets Alive Evanston

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ORGANIZATION: PEER Services

  • 1 person is interested
Streets Alive 2017
Open Streets - Open Community

We’re looking for volunteers to fill the following positions:

  • Roaming Ambassadors: 12:30pm-5:00pm
  • Set up crew: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • Tear down crew: 5:00pm-7:00pm
  • Set Up Crew - We need some help setting up tables, chairs, barricades and other items to make sure this event runs smoothly! Some light but not strenuous lifting will occur.
  • Roaming Ambassadors - These individuals will keep the energy going throughout the open streets event. These folks will be tasked with running around and filling in on various tasks. This position is excellent for high-energy folks who just want to help out. These volunteers will also be ready to answer general questions (restrooms, trash, events) as well as be one of the first faces that event goers will meet.
  • Tear Down Crew - These folks will help tearing down tables, chairs, barricades and other items to make sure we’re off the street quickly. Some light but not strenuous lifting will occur.
    1. Are you over 18 years of age?
    2. Are you available on Sunday, September 10 th
    3. Are you available to attend a volunteer training session on DATE TBA from 7-8pm?
    4. https://evanstonstreetsalive.org/

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About PEER Services

Location:

906 DAVIS ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201, US

Mission Statement

PEER Services reduces the harms of substance use, addiction and stigma by engaging youth and adults with innovative prevention programming and by supporting people on their path to recovery through holistic, evidence-based treatment. We provide affirming services to all in need, regardless of their income or insurance status.

Description

PEER Services is a community-based nonprofit provider of substance use prevention and outpatient treatment services for youth and adults in the northern suburbs and north side of Chicago. Our Prevention program includes information campaigns and workshops in middle and high schools, parent education, and community-based strategies, all aimed at providing accurate information and fostering health decision-making skills in youth. Our treatment services include Early Intervention Counseling for adolescents who using alcohol or drugs; Adolescent Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counseling for adolescents diagnosed with a substance use disorder; Adult SUD Counseling; DUI Risk Education; Medication-Assisted Recovery for adults with opioid use disorders; and Art Therapy.

PEER accepts all clients in need of treatment, regardless of their income or insurance status. Over 90% of our treatment clients are low-income individuals who rely on PEER for affordable treatment.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Sports & Recreation
Community, Environment, Sports & Recreation

WHEN

Sun Sep 10, 2017
11:00 AM - 07:00 PM

WHERE

Robert Crown Center to Chicago AveEvanstonEvanston, IL 60201

(42.060013,-87.69263)
 

SKILLS

  • Networking
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Multi-Tasking

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • 2 hours
  • Be available to help on Sunday, Sept. 10th

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