Experienced Candle Maker
ORGANIZATION:
International SEVA
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
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Opportunity is currently available in Loudoun County (Near Ashburn). Fairfax County may be considered.
- Our goal is to provide candles to uplift the clients we serve. Please contact us if you are experienced in making natural candles. Supplies will be provided.
- Seeking for your guidance and expertise in candle making.
- Flexible schedule, in the afternoons and/or on weekends.
About International SEVA
Location:
14120A Lee Highway, P. O. Box 1403, Centreville, VA 20122, US
Mission Statement
Mission: Support, Embrace, Value & Accept (SEVA) the Challenged, Nourish the Hungry and Together Brighten Livelihood. International SEVA is a U.S.A. registered 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit to serve the underprivileged, help reduce stigma, physical isolation, anxiety, and depression for the elderly and children with developmental disabilities. With positivity and dedication we strive to bring smiles, happiness through acts of generosity and kindness. SEVA in Sanskrit is a service performed without any expectations or rewards in return.
Description
HISTORY:
- 40+ years volunteering, serving & mentoring autistic/down syndrome children’ parents, the elders, and feeding the poor.
SHORT TERM GOALS:
- Seeking grant writer, marketing, social media and volunteer support.
- Generous funding from individuals, corporations, foundations to provide hygiene/emergency kits, hot meals, groceries for low income communities and educational tools/supplies for the special needs children.
PROGRAMS:
- Provide much-needed and deserved well-being, joy and comfort through educational, wellness awareness, advocacy, religious and social services.
- Provide poverty relief and share local community-based services with commitment and unwavering desire to always serve mankind with passion, persistence & hard work whenever and however possible to live with inner/mental peace. Promote self-fulfillment and self-sufficiency.
- With trust, respect & open communication: Team-up, collaborate & provide financial support to organizations with similar passions, goals.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- 4,894 Pounds food donated
- 2,543 Hot meals served + 525 healthy, protein snack bags distributed
- 225 Seniors and special needs served with custom care to uplift their spirit, relieve loneliness and anxiety
- 2,460 Items (Household, hygiene kits, school supplies) provided to low income, homeless shelters to thrive, restore hope and promote self-sufficiency