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Recreation for Assisted Living Residents and Students of Center
ORGANIZATION: The Iris Network
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ORGANIZATION
The Iris Network is a non-profit that does so much! Our mission is to help people with vision impairments, such as blindness, gain independence and community integration.
We have two programs at our Portland, ME campus that needs volunteers!
1) Assisted Living Facility
For our Assisted Living residents we would like to expand the recreation activities offered. Transportation is often an issue- but now, we have a medium sized bus! We are looking for someone who would like to transport clients to recreation activities like, going bowling, going to Scarborough Marsh for a hike and such. You'd be responsible for driving and assisting the small groups of up to a maximum of 15 people.
2) Training Center
Our Training Center hosts students ages 18- end of life who have goals to either enter or re-enter the workforce. They come from all over the State of Maine and even outside of the State and stay in our Dorm for 2-22 weeks. On the weekends, when they have no classes, we would like to offer the opportunity for them to explore Maine! We are looking for a recreation volunteer to lend a hand with driving the bus, mentioned above, and being present on the outtings.
If you are interested, please reach out! HR@theiris.org
All volunteers must be located in the New England area. We do not offer visa sponsorship for work or volunteer opportunities.
More opportunities with The Iris Network
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About The Iris Network
Location:
189 PARK AVE, PORTLAND, ME 04102, US
Mission Statement
Helping people who are visually impaired or blind attain independence and community integration.
Description
Established in 1905, The Iris Network has been helping Maine's visually impaired community learn independent living skills through work of Vision Rehabilitation Therapists. At our main location we have an assisted living facility as well as the Training Center. The Training Center is to help people transitioning into independent life through 10-20 week programs which teach braille, cooking, knife skills, activity of daily living skills, basic home maintenance and pre-vocational skills such as resume writing, interviewing and assistive technologies.
CAUSE AREAS
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
189 Park Ave.Portland, ME 04102
(43.65667 ,-70.27547 )
DATE POSTED
March 5, 2025
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Up to 4 hours on a weekend.
- Driver's License with clean driving record (we have insurance). Patience and an love for creating an inclusive recreational experience. Strong communication skills.