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15 people are interested
Do you enjoy knitting/crocheting and chatting with a fun group of people?
ORGANIZATION: Blind Service Association
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? How about spend time with a fun group of people knitting/crocheting and chatting, occasionally assisting with dropped stitches as needed? We need a couple more sighted volunteers to join our Knitting Club (members are blind and low vision or sighted volunteers) and help when needed. Fridays at the BSA office, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In addition to knitting and crochet instructions, volunteers are asked to sometimes assist clients around the office, (finding the restroom, to their taxi or Pace vehicle, etc.,) and help with light clean-up afterwards.
Sighted Guide training is provided as part of the application process.
More opportunities with Blind Service Association
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About Blind Service Association
Location:
17 N. State Street Suite 1050, Chicago, IL 60602, US
Mission Statement
To empower the blind and low vision community through all phases of life with personalized services.
Description
Blind Service Association (BSA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to empower the blind and low vision community through all phases of life with personalized services.
Programs and Services at BSA include:
- One-to-one reading
- Recording of reading material (that is not previously recorded)
- Braille tutoring
- Employment program
- Programs and events specifically for senior members ages 50+
- Programs and events tailored for youth, including Summer Program Pathways
- Peer led support groups
- Weekly & monthly recurring programs that provide connection and information
- Monthly special events like presentations or field trips
- Scholarship program that provides up to $30,000
- Annual Vision Expo that presents the latest research, resources, and information related to blindness and low vision.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
17 N. State Street Suite 1050Chicago, IL 60602
DATE POSTED
May 5, 2023
SKILLS
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Ideally once a week for 2 hours.
- Knowledge of knitting and/crochet + patience.