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3 people are interested
Social & Recreation Facilitator
ORGANIZATION: NAMI DuPage
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
We are looking to add more social and recreation programs for our participants as well as looking for ongoing facilitators for programs that are in place.
If you are an expert at a certain type of craft and our interested in teaching others, let's connect!
Our current programs include:
- Virtual Trivia
- Virtual Bingo
- Virtual Art (simple art participants can do from home)
- Drop-In Center (serve pizza and play games)
- Craft-tastic! (craft class)
- Jewelry Jam (jewelry making class)
- In-person Bingo
What would make me a good fit for this opportunity?
- You can commit to 1 program year, volunteering approximately 2-5 hours per week.
- Compassionate and patient (but also uses boundaries) towards people who are from different cultures, backgrounds, and who may have mental health conditions and/or substance use disorder.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Comfortable teaching/mentoring participants.
- Detail oriented.
- Bilingual a plus!
More opportunities with NAMI DuPage
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About NAMI DuPage
Location:
115 North County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide support, advocacy and education in order to improve the quality of life of individuals with mental illness and their families.
Description
Who We Are:
NAMI DuPage is a grass roots organization, funded primarily by individual donations and supported by volunteers with first-hand experience as caregivers and as individuals with mental illnesses.
As an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a nationwide mental health advocacy organization dedicated to improving the quality of lives of people affected by mental illnesses. One of the largest and most innovative of 1,200 in the country and 41 in Illinois, our affiliate provides services and programs that offer relief, resources and importantly - hope for recovery - to individuals and families alike.
History:
NAMI DuPage was founded by a group of parents in 1985 who were looking for services for their children who had been diagnosed with mental illnesses. By joining forces, they thought they could advocate for improved services. NAMI DuPage has grown from this small handful of people to an organization of over 1,000 members. NAMI has been a catalyst for change and reform in DuPage County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
115 N. County Farm RoadWheaton, IL 60187
DATE POSTED
December 31, 2022
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 year