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204 people are interested
Love Kids? Become a Children's Activities Assistant!
ORGANIZATION: Avivo
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204 people are interested
Avivo is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to work with children (mostly ages 0-4) for our Mothers Achieving Recovery through Family Unity Program (MARFU). You would find yourself helping children play arts and crafts, reading, homework, games, and other fun activities.
MARFU is a unique rehabilitation program because the mothers are able to live with their children for the duration of the program (6-9 months). This eliminates separation as a barrier to recovery as their family unity can stay intact.
We are looking for volunteers ages 16 & up that can commit to a minimum of 2-2.5 hours per week for 3 months or more.
Volunteers may have an opportunity to begin their volunteer shift earlier in the afternoon if they are interested and available to do so.
Responsibilities:
*be able to listen to and interact with children
*be able to supervise children effectively
*be able to assist staff in facilitating groups and caring for children
*assist with set up and clean up of room
Qualifications:
*be able to work with others from diverse backgrounds
*be open to communication and sharing with others
*be flexible, responsible, engaging, patient, and fun
*be available for one 2-2.5 hour shift per week for 3 months or more
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About Avivo
Location:
1900 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
Avivo's mission is to increase well-being through recovery and career advancement while working to end homelessness. We envision communities free of health and economic disparities.
Description
Avivo serves nearly 15,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, stable housing, employment and economic advancement. Founded in 1960, Avivo provides chemical and mental health services, housing support services, career education and employment services. We specialize in helping individuals and families who face personal or systemic barriers - poverty, homelessness, joblessness, chemical addiction or mental health concerns.
Avivo is unique because we pair our services to help individuals achieve lasting success. Our chemical and mental health services include chemical and mental health assessments, substance use disorder treatment (outpatient and residential) for individuals and families, mental health therapy, targeted case management and care coordination. Our ending homelessness services include street outreach for individuals living unsheltered, indoor tiny houses shelter (Avivo Village), hotel-to-home initiatives, transitional recovery housing and housing targeted case management. We operate Avivo Institute of Career & Technical Education which provides short-term training to earn industry credentials that launch individuals on career pathways and living wage jobs. Our full range of employment services customizes support for unemployed and under-employed individuals who are struggling to find work, transition or start their careers.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
1900 Chicago AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55404
DATE POSTED
February 11, 2020
SKILLS
- Child Care
- Problem Solving
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Weekly, At least 3 months.