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10 people are interested
Have fun with kids - become a Summer Camp Assistant
ORGANIZATION: WINGS Program
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10 people are interested
During the summer the Safe House offers a Summer Camp for the children. Summer camp will run Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons from approximately 1:00pm to 4:00pm from June 17 th thru August 23 rd, 2018.
Each week generally has a different theme. For example; one week is could be games-from-around-the-world week. The next week might be focused around the theme of cooperation. Activities are mostly focused on providing fun and safe entertainment.
A staff member will plan the activities. Volunteers participate in the activities to provide the children with more individual attention. Because the age ranges of the kids vary widely, often a smaller group is formed to adapt to the activity to the age group. However, ratios sometimes vary due to the unpredictable nature of families in this situation.
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About WINGS Program
Location:
PO Box 95615, Palatine, IL 60095, US
Mission Statement
The mission of WINGS is to provide a continuum of integrated services in an effort to end homelessness and domestic violence one family at a time.
Description
WINGS Program, Inc. was founded in 1985 and has grown to include 5 transitional homes and over 20 apartments scattered throughout Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Barrington. In addition to shelter, food and clothing, WINGS programs include counseling, life skills, vocational training, and educational programs for women and therapeutic programs for children and adolescents. Our program equips women with the support, training and resources to help them become self-sufficient and financially independent, and provides children with a restored sense of security and stability. A woman and her children can stay in our transitional program for up to 2 years. The need for our transitional housing program is great. There are usually at least between 5 and 10 families on our waiting list. WINGS has also responded to an unmet need in the north and northwest suburban area, by building and operating a 45 bed domestic violence Safe House. Previously, there had been no accessible shelters in which a woman and her children, who are fleeing a desperate situation, can go. Families who enter the Safe Hous will be provided short-term shelter, legal counseling, crisis counseling and other services to help them stabilize their situation.
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WHEN
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PO Box 95615Palatine, IL 60095
DATE POSTED
June 10, 2019
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GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- at least 1 day a week, 3 days is preferred
- 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training