-
8 people are interested
Host activities for over 50s in Chicago!
ORGANIZATION: Stitch
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
8 people are interested
Do you have a few spare hours every month? Are you over 50 and want to make new friends? Do you want to do something that benefits your local community? If yes, then read on!
What is Stitch?Stitch is a social community (and not-for-profit charity) that helps address loneliness and social isolation for people over 50.
Our communities can be found in LA, San Francisco, Houston, Phoenix, Sydney and Melbourne, and now we're excited to be bringing Stitch to Chicago!
About the Volunteer RoleWe're currently looking for Community Volunteers, enthusiastic people from across Chicago who share our vision of making the world a better place.
The role of the volunteer will be to organize 1 social get-together every month for our 50+ community.
If you'd love to host more than this 1 activity, you're more than welcome to!
Below are some additional activities you can host: Casual coffee catch-ups, informal dinners, movie nights, karaoke nights, hikes or walks ... or anything else that you're interested in doing!
To be eligible you must:- be available to organize at least 1 activity per month
- be an outgoing and social person who enjoys the company of others
- be a little tech savvy. We don't need you to be an expert in using computers, but knowing how to use the Stitch website is important
- qualify for Stitch's 50+ age requirement (must be 50 or older)
- As a volunteer you'll be granted a premium Stitch membership for free. This gives you unlimited access to the community and its benefits.
- The role of the volunteer is tremendously fun - meeting new people, laughing, socialising and trying new things is all part of the experience. And while fun, you'll be enriching your own life, and the life of many others. Research has even shown that people who are the happiest are those who do things for others, so prepare to be incredibly happy!
- Champion a good cause: You’ll be helping to reduce loneliness and social isolation in your local community by connecting people with the same interests and needs.
Stitch has been featured in publications including TIME Magazine, Bloomberg TV, the New Yorker, NPR and Huffington Post.
Learn more about Stitch here: www.stitch.net
Learn more about Stitch's not-for-profit arm: www.wipeoutloneliness.org
Interested? Fill in your details at the below link and a friendly Stitch team member will be in touch with next steps! https://wipeoutloneliness.org/getinvolved/More opportunities with Stitch
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Stitch
Location:
548 Market St #99953, San Francisco, California 94104-5401, AU
Mission Statement
The Stitch Community is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to addressing loneliness & isolation for the members of society over 50 years old who need it most.
Description
Loneliness is considered the "the epidemic of the 21st century", with research increasingly proving that it is far worse for your health than obesity, poor diet, alcohol or lack of exercise.
That's where the Stitch Community comes in.
The Stitch Community is a not-for-profit charity that helps address loneliness and social isolation in people over 50.
Since 2014, over 980 volunteers have made an impact on social isolation and loneliness in over 50 cities worldwide.
More importantly, a 2019 member survey revealed a 54% reduction in loneliness & isolation among participating members.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various locationsChicago, IL 60602
DATE POSTED
May 17, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 50
- A few hours per month