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Volunteer Creative Writing Group Leader
ORGANIZATION: Blind Service Association
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Do you have experience in creative writing? Blind Service Association is looking for a volunteer to lead our creative writing group for blind and visually impaired adults. This small group is looking for a leader eager to foster and advance their skills. Their interests include memoir, fiction, and poetry, and they are open and excited for your ideas. You would have creative control over the group’s format. It meets at BSA’s offices at 17 N State St. in downtown Chicago.
If you are interested, please call Whitney Hill at 312-236-0808.
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About Blind Service Association
Location:
17 N. State Street Suite 1050, Chicago, IL 60602, US
Mission Statement
To empower the blind and low vision community through all phases of life with personalized services.
Description
Blind Service Association (BSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to empower the blind and low vision community through all phases of life with personalized services.
Programs and Services at BSA include:
- One-to-one reading
- Recording of reading material (that is not previously recorded)
- Braille tutoring
- Employment program
- Programs and events specifically for senior members ages 50+
- Programs and events tailored for youth, including Summer Program Pathways
- Peer led support groups
- Weekly & monthly recurring programs that provide connection and information
- Monthly special events like presentations or field trips
- Scholarship program that provides up to $30,000
- Annual Vision Expo that presents the latest research, resources, and information related to blindness and low vision.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
17 N. State Street Suite 1050Chicago, IL 60602
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2019
SKILLS
- Organization
- Reading Comprehension
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of two (2) hours per month