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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60631
We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a weekly schedule to help shred documents at Norwood Crossing, a senior living facility. Time & day depends on when you are available - we are flexible as long as it's during business hours. At norVOLution, our mission is to provide meaningful volunteer experiences for all members of our community. * Must be passionate about volunteering, friendly, patient, and considerate. * Able to commit to being here consistently. Advance notice of absences is most helpful for the staff. * Interpersonal flexibility required and you need to be able to take direction from staff.
Date Posted: 2024-02-16
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60631
SATURDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FROM 10 AM TO 1 PM (ASSOCIATE) AND 12 PM TO 3PM (CASHIER) THURSDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FROM 12 PM TO 3 PM (CASHIER) AND 5 PM TO 7 PM (18+ only for this shift) FRIDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FROM 10 AM TO 1 PM (ASSOCIATE) The nonprofit Norwood Life Society Thrift Shop has been a part of the fabric of the Norwood Park community for over 30 years. People know our lovely resale boutique as a place to get great bargains and strike up new friendships. Our volunteers help generate as much revenue as possible with proceeds from the sale of donations supporting the very best in senior services and enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults. There are a wide variety of tasks to keep volunteers busy throughout the day. Clothing is sorted from bags and boxes, tagged and priced and placed onto our sales floor. Household goods, books, artwork, collectibles and smaller furniture are also sorted, cleaned and made ready for sale. Helping customers find what they are looking for and working as a cashier round out the duties of a Thrift Shop Associate. Hours of Operation: Monday - Wednesday 10 am to 3 pm Thursday 10 am to 7 pm Friday - Saturday 10 am to 3 pm Sunday closed Commitment: Volunteers are expected to volunteer once a week for a minimum of 3 hours. Benefits of your commitment: Work a schedule that fits your lifestyle, whether once per week or three days per week. Interact with a lively, committed group of volunteers who use their creative and people skills in service of the residents of our community. If you love clothes and decorating, this is the place for you You receive a 25% discount on all regularly priced items Learn new retail skills or utilize customer service and decorating skills you already have while having fun On the day you work, you may treat yourself to a free hot lunch in our employee lunchroom Duties and responsibilities may include some or all of the following: Sort, tag Organize and bag unsalable items for recycling Display and stock new products on the shelves. If you are creative, help us design and maintain Shop windows and other displays Respond to routine customer inquiries Learn the cash register and handle the front counter Qualifications: Must be 16 years or older Must commit to a regularly scheduled shift Must be physically able to stand and lift donated goods Must have a positive, friendly demeanor Must support the goal of Norwood Life Society of providing the very best in senior services and enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults Special Training : Full training provided by Thrift Shop Volunteer Leadership Team, Shift Leads, Director of Volunteer Services, Thrift Shop Manager, and other volunteers as appropriate.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60631
About & Impact: Norwood Crossing is a senior living community located in Chicago's Norwood Park neighborhood. Our gift shop works in coordination with the Norwood Life Society Thrift Shop whose mission is to raise funds for Norwood Crossing and its sister organization Norwood Seniors Network. Our volunteers work selflessly to help generate as much revenue as possible with proceeds from the sale of donations. Hours of Operation: 12 pm to 3 pm Monday - Saturday *Note: availability to volunteer on certain days or hours may vary based on current need. Responsibilities and Expectations: * Stock and display items in appropriate areas of the gift shop * Communicate with Director of Volunteer Services when items are running low * Assist with pricing donated items * Take stock of items that do well selling or items that customers ask for regularly * Light dusting as needed * Respond to routine customer inquiries * Maintain and promote positive internal and external relationships with clients, staff and fellow volunteers * Understand and respect the boundaries of your assigned position; and perform your duties within those boundaries * Communicate regularly with the Director of Volunteer Services and Thrift Shop Manager * Demonstrate reliability arriving and leaving as instructed * Contact the Director of Volunteer Services if unable to work scheduled time * Sign in and sign out Benefits and Development Opportunities: * Work a schedule that fits your lifestyle, whether once per week, twice a month, or three days per week * If you love decorating, merchandising, or thrifting this is the place for you * You receive a 25% discount on all eligible items at our gift and thrift shop * On the day you work, you may treat yourself to a free hot lunch in our employee lunchroom * Learn new retail skills or utilize customer service and decorating skills you already have while having fun Qualifications: * Must be 18 years or older * Must be physically able to stand and lift donated goods * Must support the goal of Norwood Life Society of providing the very best in senior services and enhancing the independence and well-being of older adults * Customer service skills * Ability to commit to a regularly scheduled shift norVOLution is committed to a diverse and inclusive volunteer environment
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60631
Open Art Studio is led by Norwood Crossing’s Art therapist. Mondays from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm Research has shown that art has therapeutic effects as it helps reduce tension, anxiety, and stress. Job Functions: - Staff needs assistance from volunteers to transport residents via wheel chair or accompany them as they walk to the activity and back to their room. - Assist residents with their art project as well as the art therapist. Benefits of your commitment: * You will make a difference in the lives of our senior residents * Have fun and make friends with residents, staff, & volunteers * Must be passionate about volunteering, friendly and considerate. * Able to safely transport residents in their wheelchairs (training provided) * Able to commit to being here on time every week for the full two hours. Advance notice of absences is most helpful to the rest of the team of volunteers. * Interpersonal flexibility required working with other volunteers and you need to be able to take direction from lead volunteer and staff. Norwood Crossing Volunteer Covid Policy All volunteers must meet one of the following criteria: 1 - Fully vaccinated/up-to-date on all COVID-19 boosters Provide copy of vaccine card Sign covid19 vaccine education packet 2 - Vaccinated but not fully up-to-date on all boosters Provide copy of vaccine card Complete medical contraction paperwork Complete mandatory IPDH 90-minute training for all unvaccinated workers on Relias Sign covid19 vaccine education packet 3 - Medical or religious exemption Completed and approved exemption paperwork Complete mandatory IPDH 90-minute training for all unvaccinated workers on Relias Sign covid19 vaccine education packet Volunteers who have been on a floor where they has been a COVID outbreak will need to complete mandatory testing. Testing on site is recommended. At home tests or testing from a testing site are also permitted but we will need a copy of test results. If testing from home a picture of the test with your name and date will need to be provided. Vaccine cards, exemption or medical contraction paperwork, and all CMS training certificates need to be turned in to the Director of Volunteer Services before any volunteer begins their volunteer role at Norwood Crossing. Volunteers should not come in to volunteer if they are symptomatic.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Chicago, IL 60631
We are looking for a volunteer that loves gardening and is able to commit to being here once a month at 10:30 am for up to 2 hours. This volunteer will be working with a group of residents in our Assisted Living unit. Potential benefits of gardening can enhance the well-being of our residents, reduce symptoms of depression, and social engagement. Duties: * Assist residents with planting flowers, herbs, and vegetables in planters * Tidying up and pruning plants * Transport residents from their room to the garden * Water plants * Have discussions about plants, gardening, and relax and enjoy the garden on the desk with residents Benefits of your commitment: * You will make a difference in the lives of our senior residents * Have fun and make friends with residents, staff, & volunteers Requirement: * Have a passion and knowledge of gardening practices * Must be able to bend, kneel, and stretch * Able to safely transport residents in their wheelchairs (training provided) * Able to commit to being here on time every week for up to 2 hours. Advance notice of absences is most helpful for the residents and staff. * Interpersonal flexibility required working with other volunteers and you need to be able to take direction from staff or lead volunteers. * Must support the goal of nor·VOL·ution and Norwood Life Society to enrich the lives of members of our community including the seniors we serve, our volunteers, the staff, and the community at large.
Date Posted: 2024-04-10
