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Flexible Schedule
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Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Make a difference in the life of a child! Training provided. Tutor a child with Down syndrome and help them learn how to read or increase their literacy, math and comprehension skills. Day, evening and weekend tutors needed, we have many kids on our waiting list! All you need is a big heart and we will train you on the rest! Math & Literacy Tutors Matched 1-1 with a Participant based on shared availability. 8 hours of training (mostly virtual/online) and about 1.5-3 hours of commitment per week - sessions run for 1 hour on the same time/day each week, and lesson plan preparation is done independently prior to the session. All resources and trainings are provided by GiGi's Playhouse! Tutors apply here: https://gigisplayhouse.tfaforms.net/4719698?tfa_2875=a4z50000002e7NGAAY&tfa_2903=&tfa_3013=
Date Posted: Aug 12, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
GiGi's Playhouse offers purposeful, progressive, therapeutic, educational and social programs throughout the month and on the weekends at designated times. We are always in need of Leaders and Volunteers for all of our amazing programs! Program Assistants Assistant Program Co-Leaders in supporting activities and participant engagement; greet participants and engage with families before/after programming.
Date Posted: Aug 12, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Help to welcome employees, participants, and volunteers for the day. Take contactless temperature, help to fill out paperwork, help to check in, sanitize materials after each use. Training Provided!
Date Posted: Aug 12, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Assist our adults with Down syndrome as they work on site at Hugs & Mugs Cafe and gift shop. Help them manage different aspects of a real-life retail environment- from managing money transactions to customer service and inventory control, fulfilling online orders, safe food handling skills, employee training and more.
Date Posted: Aug 12, 2024
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Flexible Schedule
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Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
GiGi's Playhouse offers purposeful, progressive, therapeutic, educational and social programs throughout the month and on the weekends at designated times. We are always in need of Program Leaders and Program Volunteers for all of our amazing programs! GiGi Prep Join the GiGi Prep program and make a difference! We focus on developing communication skills, money management, customer service expertise, team building, and health and wellness over a 10-week period. Volunteers contribute just two days a week to help facilitate instructional learning sessions. Your volunteering can be broken up by day or skillset (just cooking or fitness, etc.) to accommodate your schedule! Mondays and Wednesdays starting June 3rd from 11:00am - 3:00pm Schedule: 11:00 - 12:00 GiGiFIT 12:00 - 1:00 GiGi Kitchen (Monday - lunch from home & Wednesday - cooking) 1:00 - 3:00 Classroom Time (behaviors, communication skills, etc.) GiGi University (GiGiU) A comprehensive and progressive learning program tailored specifically for adults with Down syndrome comprised of a 15-week instructional program. Upon successful completion of the GiGi U program and with their new preparedness and drive to succeed, graduates then move on to our GiGi Professional program as interns. Your volunteering can be broken up by skillset (just cooking or fitness, etc.) to accommodate your schedule! Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting May 3rd from 9:00am - 1:00pm Schedule: 9:00 - 11:00 Classroom Time (job skills, money management, nutrition lesson, etc.) 11:00 - 12:00 GiGiFIT 12:00 - 1:00 GiGi Kitchen (Monday - lunch from home & Wednesday - cooking, Friday - order out) GiGi Professionals Whether it’s an office, retail environment, a design studio or a production space, GiGi’s career internship programs build on the skills learned in GiGi U with practical applications and the achievement of certifications. During each individual with Down syndromes 13-week internship they will purposefully progress through certifications learning and demonstrating strengths and interests in transferable job skills, building their resume for placement in a job or volunteer position in the community. Your volunteering can be broken up by skillset (just cooking or fitness, etc.) to accommodate your schedule! Thursdays from 9:00am - 11:00am Schedule: 9:00 - 10:00 Office Duties and Employability Skills 10:00 - 11:00 Various tasks to develop professional skills For more information regarding GiGi Prep, GiGi Professionals or GiGi U programs, please contact the Playhouse at (847) 885-7529 or Megan Frey via email mfrey@gigisplayhouse.org.
Date Posted: Aug 12, 2024
