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Can you color, paint, draw or enjoying helping those that do? You don't need to be an artist for this opportunity!
We are seeking volunteers to assist with participants in our Art from the Heart program. This volunteer service can be completed between the hours of 10:00am and 2:00 pm on Monday or Thursday of each week. If you are interested in working with adults living with disabilities, we would love to have you join our team as a volunteer for this rewarding experience.
The Douglas Center, a non-profit organization located in Skokie, Illinois, provides day programs for individuals, ages 18 to 70+, with developmental and physical disabilities. The Douglas Center offers work programs that include light manufacturing, sewing, packaging, pre-vocational training as well as developmental rehabilitation for adults of all ages.
For additional information, please contact Elizabeth C. Kristiansen via email: ekristiansen@thedouglascenter.org or phone: 847-674-1921
At the Douglas Center we are devoted to providing the best possible environment for our developmentally disabled clients to engage in social interaction with others, to receive needed attention and to pursue vocational tasks. Thus, we need the help of dedicated volunteers who are socially interactive and are dedicated to aiding others.
Description
We are a community day services program for adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. We teach daily living skills, social skills, community skills and work skills. We also offer therapies with licensed therapists such as art, dance and pet therapy. Our purpose is to teach the clients to be as independent as they can be.
Volunteers are needed to help in numerous ways ranging from leading activities for the clients (job skills, reading, social skills) to assisting staff with arts, crafts to exercise and music.
Arts & Culture
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
3445 Howard Ave.Skokie, IL60076
(42.01891,-87.71558)
DATE POSTED
February 21, 2020
SKILLS
Drawing
Painting
Pottery
Visual Arts
People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
a few hours per week
Tuesdays (morning and afternoon) and Thursdays (afternoon)
