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Sit & Fit - Transport Volunteer - Senior Residential Community
ORGANIZATION: norVOLution, Norwood's Volunteer Revolution
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2 people are interested
Norwood Crossing, a nonprofit 501c3 senior residential facility located on Chicago’s far northwest side needs friendly volunteers to help transport residents to and from Sit & Fit classes in a timely manner to Norwood Crossing’s Wellness Center. Our residents are most appreciative of volunteers who help in this capacity. Volunteers may also participate with residents to encourage them with the exercises.
Benefits of your commitment:
- You will make a difference in the lives of our senior residents
- Have fun and make friends with residents, staff, & volunteers
- Have a free lunch in the employee lunchroom
- 25% off eligible merchandise in the Norwood Life Society Thrift Shop
Frequency of Volunteer Commitment:
Volunteers may sign up to help once a week. Orientation and training provided. We need assistance every Tuesday and Thursday morning for a minimum of 1 1/2 hours - 10:30 to noon.
Guidelines:
- Obtain a list of Sit & Fit attendees from Fitness Instructor.
- Able to safely transport residents in their wheelchairs (training provided)
- Able to commit to being here on time every week for the full two hours.
- Advance notice of absences is most helpful to the rest of the team of volunteers.
- Interpersonal flexibility required working with other volunteers, staff and residents.
- Must support the goal of nor∙VOL∙ution and Norwood Life Society to enrich the lives of members of our community including the seniors we serve, our volunteers, the staff, and the community at large.
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About norVOLution, Norwood's Volunteer Revolution
Location:
6016-20 N. Nina Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631, US
Mission Statement
At nor •VOL• ution we are mission-driven and our vision is an important part of that. We are sponsored by Norwood Life Society; a 501c(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults. Part of that enhancement is providing meaninful volunteer experiences for all members of our community; with a focus on creating or providing volunteer opportunities specifically for older adults who are looking to give back.
Mission: The purpose of the new organization is to enrich the lives of members of the Norwood Life Society community including the seniors we serve, our volunteers, the staff, and the community at large.
Vision: Our vision is to grow and strengthen our volunteer efforts to: 1) provide more services to our senior clientele, 2) enhance the lives of our volunteers, particularly mature adults, and 3) be of service to the broader community.
Values Statement: We are committed and passionate about the work we do. We respect the personal contribution of each individual and honor the impact they make. We respect our neighbors and work with them to improve the community in which we all reside. We value volunteers for the friendly, caring spirit that has characterized this organization for over 100 years.
Description
Volunteers are welcomed and appreciated by all aspects of our organization. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following places:
Norwood Crossing--This is our assisted living, skilled nursing and sheltered care residence where volunteers provide necessary services and create relationships with our senior adult residents.
Norwood Seniors Network--This is our community outreach affiliate which provides everything from meals-on-wheels to nurse practitioner visits for older adults who prefer to age in their own homes.
Norwood Park Senior Center--We were recently awarded the privilege of co-operating (along with the City of Chicago) a new senior center in our neighborhood. The Senior Center provides a great community meeting spot for older adults in the Norwood Park neighborhood. In addition, clients and guests have access to exercise equipment, food, and beautiful views of the park.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6016-20 N. Nina AvenueChicago, IL 60631
DATE POSTED
July 3, 2018
SKILLS
- Transportation
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- English
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 2 hours per week
- Able to push residents in wheelchairs, friendly, patient, cares about the elderly.