- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Assist in our Arts Program. Help us sew products for our shop.
ORGANIZATION: Marrakech, Inc
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
3 people are interested
East Street Arts, a social enterprise of Marrakech, Inc. is looking for someone to help us by sewing products created by the artists with disabilities. This would involve sewing handmade textiles onto bags, zipper pouches, wine totes, etc. and finishing off rugs and scarves that were woven by hand. Sewing machines and supplies available for use. Items created at East Street Arts are sold at local craft fairs and in our shop. Purchases of these products help us continue providing art based services and provide income to our artists with disabilities.
More opportunities with Marrakech, Inc
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Marrakech, Inc
Location:
6 Lunar Drive, Woodbridge, CT 06525, US
Mission Statement
To provide residential, employment, support, referral, and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities and people with similar service needs to assist them in exercising their human rights as citizens and contributing members of society. Vision Our Vision is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by his or her neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for his or her individual qualities and contributions.
Description
Marrakech is a diverse nonprofit organization that has been providing person-centered, unique, and cost-effective human services for children and adults with and without disabilities throughout Connecticut for over 47 years. The services provided and individuals we support are diverse. But, there is a common goal: assist individuals with achieving greater self-sufficiency while they experience the best quality of life possible.
Our caring, inclusive and supportive team serves over 1300 individuals each year. They are our neighbors with disabilities, our children transitioning to adulthood, our friends battling with addiction, homelessness, and mental illness, and our community members who need to acquire skills to find a job or make ends meet. We do this by providing homes, building skills, supporting families, and helping people reach their potential. The result: stronger communities.
Marrakech, Inc. subscribes to a practice that assures that each person who is referred for services has a highly individualized service plan. Marrakech works diligently with funding sources to use resources effectively. The organization’s community and employment services are accredited by CARF International.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
597 EAST STNEW HAVEN, CT 06511
DATE POSTED
February 5, 2019
SKILLS
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- None.
- Must be able to complete tasks independently.