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1 person is interested
Housing Transition Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: INDEPENDENCE NORTHWEST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF NORTHWEST CT
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1 person is interested
Volunteers are needed to help transition individuals into independent living housing. Responsibilities will include: helping social workers shop for consumers, assisting in putting groceries away, helping with setting up housing, other tasks as needed.
More opportunities with INDEPENDENCE NORTHWEST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF NORTHWEST CT
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About INDEPENDENCE NORTHWEST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF NORTHWEST CT
Location:
1183 NEW HAVEN ROAD, NAUGATUCK, CT 06770, US
Mission Statement
The Independent Living Movement redefined disability as a personal attribute that characterizes an individual but does not define them. The Independent Living Movement called for people with disabilities to be in control of their lives and services that they receive. The Independent Living Movement no longer saw the disability as the problem that needed to be cured or managed, but rather located the problem in barriers that needed to be removed in order for all people with disabilities to enjoy the same opportunities and responsibilities as non-disabled citizens. The Rehabilitation Act of 1978, as amended, established Centers for Independent Living throughout the nation. Independence Northwest opened its doors in 1988.
Description
Independence Northwest is the result of an exciting, innovative and successful movement for people with disabilities that began in the early 1970’s and is now represented by over 400 organizations nationwide. Our organization, and the other centers that advocate the independent living model, are fundamentally different from other providers that serve people with disabilities because we approach the situation in an entirely new way. We have been serving persons with disabilities living in northwestern Connecticut since our inception in 1988.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1183 New Haven RoadNaugatuck, CT 06770
DATE POSTED
August 31, 2021
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 5 to 10 hours a week when needed. Individuals will not be needed on a weekly basis and will be given a week to two weeks' notice with dates they may be needed.