E-cycling Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Douglas Center
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The Douglas Center, a non-profit organization located in Skokie, IL, provides community day services for individuals, ages 18 to 80+, with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. The Douglas Center offers work programs that include light manufacturing, sewing, packaging, assembly, shrink-wrapping, labeling, heat-sealing and fulfillment services by partnering with local manufacturers on work contracts. The center also offers pre-vocational training as well as developmental rehabilitation for adults of all ages.
We are seeking volunteers to assist staff members in our e-cycling program to assist adults with disabilities learn to sort different electronic parts and disassemble computers. You will work under the guidance and supervision of a trained staff member. This volunteer service can be completed during the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday and requires a minimum 60 hour commitment. If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, please contact Elizabeth C. Kristiansen via email: ekristiansen@thedouglascenter.org or phone: 847-674-1921.
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About The Douglas Center
Location:
3445 Howard Street, Skokie, IL 60076, US
Mission Statement
At The Douglas Center we are devoted to providing the best possible environment for our intellectually/ developmentally disabled participants to engage in social interaction with others, volunteering in the community, outings, therapeutic groups and to increase vocational skills. We need the help of dedicated volunteers who are socially interactive and are dedicated to aiding others to achieve all of these things.
Description
We are a community day services program for adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. We teach daily living skills, social skills, community skills and work skills. Our purpose is to teach the clients to be as independent as they can be.
Volunteers are needed to help in numerous ways ranging from leading activities for the clients (job skills, reading, social skills) to assisting staff with arts, crafts to exercise and music.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3445 Howard StreetSkokie, IL 60076
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2020
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Wednesdays and Thursdays (mornings)
- If you are a college student and need Service Hours, you can choose to do a short-term volunteer commitment.