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Art Instructor - JASA Shorefront Senior Center
ORGANIZATION: JASA
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8 people are interested
Purpose
Lead seniors in weekly art projects that allow them to express their creativity. This could be one ongoing project or individual weekly projects.
Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly art lessons for seniors - painting, drawing, collages, etc.
- Communicate effectively and courteously with JASA seniors and staff
Skills
- Experience teaching arts & crafts is a must
- Experience working with seniors is helpful, but not required
- Comfortable leading individuals with varying ability through activities
- Patience
Other
- Flexible scheduling is available with a minimum commitment of one day a week, 1.5 - 2 hour classes
- Ongoing opportunity
- Maintain professional behavior at all times and adhere to JASA’s volunteer policies
About JASA
Founded in 1968, JASA's mission is to sustain and enrich the lives of the aging in the New York metropolitan area so that they can remain in the community with dignity and autonomy. JASA is one of New York's largest and most trusted agencies serving older adults in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Long Island.
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About JASA
Location:
247 West 37th Street, 9th Floor, New York City, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
JASA's mission is to sustain and enrich the lives of the aging in the New York metropolitan area so that they can remain in the community with dignity and autonomy. Founded in 1968, JASA is one of New York’s largest and most-trusted agencies serving tens of thousands of older adults in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
Description
JASA is the go-to non-profit serving more than 40,000 older New Yorkers and their families annually. With over 50 locations and more than 20 essential services, JASA partners with seniors, empowering them to age in their own homes and communities, connected to the people, places, and things that give them meaning.
Services include:
- Home-Delivered Meals
- Affordable Senior Housing
- Legal Services
- Older Adult Centers
- Elder Abuse Prevention
For more information: www.jasa.org | 212-273-5200 | help@jasa.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3300 Coney Island AveBrooklyn, NY 11235
DATE POSTED
August 5, 2016
SKILLS
- Drawing
- Painting
- Pottery
- People Skills
- Teaching / Instruction
- Visual Arts
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 1.5 - 2 hours a week, weekday business hours