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Arts & Crafts Projects with Seniors! (Arcadia)
ORGANIZATION: Senior Friendship Centers
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Senior Friendship Centers is seeking friendly volunteers to engage seniors in fun arts and crafts activities. Share your passion and skills for your favorite art with seniors. Whether you are a drawer, painter, a quilter, a jewelry maker, or a scrapbooker, we want to hear from you!
SCHEDULE:
· Weekly one hour shift, preferably in the early afternoon on a Tuesday or Thursday
LOCATION:
· 917 N. Arcadia Ave. Arcadia, Fl. 34266
REPORTS TO:
· Senior Services Manager - DeSoto County
DUTIES:
· Prepare a craft or art activity
· Confirm with Senior Services Manager all materials are available/accessible
· Greet participants, explain/demonstrate the activity, and help them participate
· Engage with and get to know participants
· Clean up the area following each activity
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to create an art activity and engage participants
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with seniors.
- Ability to interact professionally with all staff, clients, volunteers, and community partners.
- Friendly, flexible, able to handle challenges, and able to work with limited supervision.
- Must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity for all individuals and groups.
· Follow SFC guidelines and policies
Apply Today!
- If you are interested, you can complete our online application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1427629706
- Or visit our website at FrienshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer.
- For questions contact volunteer@friendshipcenters.org or call 941-556-3223.
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About Senior Friendship Centers
Location:
1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236, US
Mission Statement
We build vibrant communities by advancing wellness, connection, and enrichment throughout the journey of aging.
Description
Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit organization serving older adults in Sarasota, Lee, DeSoto and Charlotte Counties.
servicing the vital needs of older persons, addressing the concerns of loneliness, health and isolation for the elderly. Senior Friendship Centers is THE safety net for close to 10,000 seniors, providing programs and services such as caregiving resources, adult day services, dining centers, home-delivered meals, exercise classes, lifelong learning, economic assistance, socialization, friendly visitors, and more. The support of generous community partners, agencies and donors enables us to help more seniors in need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
917 North Arcadia AvenueArcadia, FL 34266
DATE POSTED
August 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Drawing
- Painting
- Knitting
- Quilting
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour per week