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Come teach Origami workshops at Nativity House Shelter

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ORGANIZATION: Catholic Community Volunteer Services of SW Washington

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Nativity House Shelter is looking to build out an activities calendar and is looking for volunteers to help teach workshops.

The Nativity House Art Room has lots of paper and is eager to find a volunteer to teach Origami workshops.

Requirements:

  • At least 18 years old & able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check
  • Experience teaching art classes is a HUGE plus
  • Volunteers must sign a Covid-19 liability waiver to be eligible to serve
  • Volunteer must attend a volunteer orientation before they can start volunteering

Desired Volunteer Qualities:

  • Kindness, patience & a good sense of humor
  • Comfort working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds & experiences
  • Understanding that art enriches lives, especially the lives of people experiencing deep poverty
  • Ability to leave judgement at the door & create a fun, safe & welcoming space
  • Flexibility & creativity in finding ways to teach using supplies that have been donated

Interested? Register online to join the volunteer team!
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RLmkslZnqUiqgSy_-zHPa6JrRSNYlMxOsjyMPKHY0XhUNThJMEg5N0MxN1ZBQ1RJT1BTQzVBQjA0MC4u

Are online registrations not really your thing? Our Volunteer Coordinator would be happy to mail you a hard copy of the registration packet with a self-addressed/stamped return envelope OR it can be emailed to you via PDF. If you're local, you can also pick up a registration packet in person. Just let us know what works best for you!

Questions? Contact meganed@ccsww.org or call 253-365-4111 to chat things through.

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About Catholic Community Volunteer Services of SW Washington

Location:

1323 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405, US

Mission Statement

At Catholic Community Services we believe every child should grow up in a safe, loving and nurturing environment. The elderly should be able to live with security and dignity. A healthy family life should be affirmed and supported in our communities. Compassion, love and respect for all people, especially the poor and most vulnerable. In joining with others to change systems that oppress, discriminate or otherwise cause human suffering. Employees and volunteers should work in an environment that fosters respect, teamwork and excellence. In all of these things for all people, whatever their color, whatever language they speak or however they worship.

Description

Volunteer Services provides low-income adults (anyone 18 years old or older) who have temporary or permanent functional disabilities, including those associated with aging. The people we serve can not afford to purchase the kinds of service we provide, do not qualify for assistance from other sources and do not have family or friends available to help them. Service is provided on an as-volunteers-are-available basis. There are never any fees for the services provided.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Homeless & Housing
People with Disabilities
Arts & Culture, Homeless & Housing, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

702 South 14th StreetTacoma, WA 98405

(47.249184,-122.445984)
 

DATE POSTED

July 17, 2024

SKILLS

  • Visual Arts
  • Adult Education

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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