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3 people are interested
Facilitate Easy Spanish Lessons to Senior Residents
ORGANIZATION: norVOLution, Norwood's Volunteer Revolution
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3 people are interested
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Spanish class is one of our popular activities at Norwood Crossing, a nonprofit 501c3 senior residential community located on the far northwest side of Chicago. Among many other activities, residents enjoy learning a new language. Their main goal is to acquire simple words and phrases that they use on a daily basis - such as greetings and introductions, foods, clothing, etc. We like to keep it interactive and fun for the residents. If you are creative and flexible we would love to meet you!
Classes take place Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. There is a computer that volunteers can use for research and preparing reading material for the participants. Volunteers should plan on being here 1 ½ hours.
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
Guidelines:
* Work collaboratively with the Wellness Program Lead to create a simple lessons for each week. Introduce new material on Mondays and review on Wednesdays.
* Able to safely transport residents in their wheelchairs (training provided) to and from the class.
* Computer skills are desired but not required (training provided).
* Able to commit to being here on time every week for the full two hours.
* Must support the goal of norVOLution 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.
norVOLution is the volunteer program serving Norwood Life Society, a 501c(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the independence and well-being of older adults. Building on 117 years of service to seniors, norVOLution's commitment is to serve not only the seniors of our community but to enhance the lives of our volunteers.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the links to the online application found on our website below.
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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
December 18, 2019
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Spanish
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Twice per week: Mondays & Wednesdays 1:30 to 2:30.
- Some prep would be nice.