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Jun 26
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Jun 30
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08:30 AM
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05:30 PM
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Evanston, IL 60201
The Creative Arts Therapy Summer Camp & Retreats are designed for individuals seeking a 1-week creative arts therapy experience at our Evanston Clinic. ITA is seeking a total of 7 volunteers. Volunteers work under the supervision of our Program Management and therapy team. The volunteer’s role is to enhance our Summer program experience for children, teens, and young adults. These volunteers will assist with daily camp and retreat activities including direct intervention, crafts, material preparation, room set-up, coordinating and assisting with lunch and snacks, bathroom breaks, and basic participant support. Duties and responsibilities include: Volunteer will comply with safety and security directives, policies and procedures. Volunteers may be asked to perform other Summer program duties as assigned. Volunteer will be asked to commit to the week of June 26th. There may be opportunities for the weeks of June 12 th, June 19 th, and August 7 th. Days/Times include Monday - Friday, with variable 8 hour shifts from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. Weeks do not have to be consecutive if committing to more than one week. Volunteers must also be able to attend a 1X 4-hour inperson or virtual training prior to the program. Volunteer will notify ITA staff of any change in schedule with at least 48 hours’ notice. Volunteer will arrive at the scheduled time, follow schedule as given and leave as scheduled. Any changes to the schedule must be cleared with the program management. Minimum requirements: Volunteer must be energetic and enthusiastic about working with children, teens, or young adults. Volunteer must act with maturity and professionalism. Volunteer should be comfortable interacting with participants with a variety of diagnosis and parents. Volunteer should be able to occasionally work outdoors in summer weather conditions, walk in a variety of terrains, and able to stand for at least 4 hours. Volunteer should be comfortable learning how to utilize basic therapeutic support techniques for children, teens, and young adults. Volunteer must have reliable transportation to the program location. Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age. The summer programs will tentatively run from 9AM - 4:00PM on Monday - Friday during the week of June 26th. If there is a large demand for camp or retreat services, we may run programs on the weeks of June 12 th, June 19 th, and August 7 th. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, please contact career@itachicago.org Learn more about us: www.itachicago.org
Date Posted: Mar 31, 2023
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May 12
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Aug 10
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02:00 PM
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04:30 PM
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Chicago, IL 60640
ITA is seeking a total of 1-20 volunteer companions for our Musical Bridges to Memory program, an interactive music research program for family members and individuals experiencing cognitive decline as a result of aging. We would love to welcome you to our team! Our program could not run without the help of our amazing team of volunteers. Each week you would be paired with an older adult with dementia to participate in the program and fill in when their family member is not able to attend. The program includes a 30-minute education and discussion group followed by an interactive 45-minute music performance by a quartet of professional musicians, where family members and companions practice connecting with their loved ones using music, instruments, and movement. After the performance, members participate in a 30-minute break-out social group. Covid-19 precautions will be adhered to based off of current CDC recommendations. All volunteers, participants, and staff will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting with ITA. Additionally, volunteers must complete a background check. Volunteer companions will: * help set up/reset the space for the performance and breakout groups * interact with their assigned resident during the performance * act as a "stand-in" for family members not present, and * attend a training workshop on working with individuals with dementia and music engagement strategies in late April or early May. The research program will run from 2PM - 4:30PM on Fridays and Wednesdays from May through mid-August 2023. To learn more about becoming a volunteer caregiver, please contact career@itachicago.org Learn more about us: www.musicalbridgestomemory.org Media Coverage: https://www.chicagotribune.com/columns/ct-met-music-therapy-alzheimers-northwestern-20180324-story.html , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX2p5VGe4h8
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2023
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Jul 6
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Aug 4
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08:00 AM
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02:00 PM
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Chicago, IL 60602
The Creative Arts Therapy Summer School is designed for individuals within Chicago Public School Cluster programs and other school programs throughout the city of Chicago and local suburbs. ITA is seeking a total of 7 volunteers. Volunteers work under the supervision of our Program Management and therapy team. The volunteer’s role is to enhance our school program experience for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and other mental health needs. These volunteers will assist with the school art or music therapy program including direct intervention, crafts, material preparation, room set-up, coordinating and assisting with lunch and snacks, bathroom breaks, and basic participant support. Duties and responsibilities include: Volunteer will comply with safety and security directives, policies and procedures. Volunteers may be asked to perform other summer school program duties as assigned. Volunteer will be asked to commit to as many as 5 weeks from July 5 th through August 3 rd. Days/Times include Monday - Friday, often 8:30-1:30pm. Some programs may have afternoon sessions. Our goal is for each volunteer to commit to at least 50% of the available time. Volunteers must also be able to attend a 1X 4-hour inperson or virtual training prior to the program. Volunteer will notify ITA staff of any change in schedule with at least 48 hours’ notice. Volunteer will arrive at the scheduled time, follow schedule as given and leave as scheduled. Any changes to the schedule must be cleared with the program management. Minimum requirements: Volunteer must be energetic and enthusiastic about working with children and teens. Volunteer must act with maturity and professionalism. Volunteer should be comfortable interacting with participants with a variety of diagnosis, teachers, and SECAs/Paraprofessionals. Volunteer should be able to occasionally work outdoors in summer weather conditions, walk in a variety of terrains, and able to stand for at least 4 hours. Volunteer should be comfortable learning how to utilize basic therapeutic support techniques for children, and teens. Volunteer must have reliable transportation to the program location. Volunteer must be at least 18 years of age. The summer programs will tentatively run from 8:30am - 1:30pm on Mondays - Fridays, from July 6 th through August 3 rd, 2023. Some programs may have afternoon sessions. To learn more about becoming a volunteer, please contact career@itachicago.org Learn more about us: www.itachicago.org
Date Posted: Mar 31, 2023
