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5 people are interested
Social & Recreational Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Center for Enriched Living
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5 people are interested
Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of others? At CEL, we enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by maximizing their opportunities for personal success, fun, friendship, employment, and community involvement. Located just 5 minutes from Deerfield, IL, we offer a diverse range of engaging social and recreational programs 7 days a week that cater to various interests.
As a Social & Recreational Program Volunteer, you’ll support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by assisting with a variety of engaging activities, including community outings, arts and crafts, music, and more! Your time and support will help create a fun, inclusive environment where members can thrive.
Why Volunteer?
- Build Relationships: Make meaningful connections with new people, creating bonds that enrich both your life and theirs.
- Gain Valuable Experience: Enhance your skills in a supportive, hands-on environment that values creativity and inclusivity.
- Contribute to Your Community: Your involvement helps foster friendships, strengthen social skills, and enhance the quality of life for CEL members.
Volunteer Requirements/ Commitment:
- Ages 16 and older
- In order to provide consistency for CEL members, we kindly ask that volunteers commit to volunteering weekly, bi-weekly or a few times per month throughout the duration of the session.
Ready to make an impact? Apply below today to get started!
https://www.centerforenrichedliving.org/volunteer-application/
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About Center for Enriched Living
Location:
280 Saunders Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015, US
Mission Statement
Enriching the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by maximizing their opportunities for personal success, fun & friendship, employment, and community involvement.
Description
CEL is a non-profit organization that provides valuable programs and services for teens, adults and seniors with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). CEL provides social programs 7-days a week that foster friendships, paid employment that matches their skills and interests, REACH and Catalyst Adult Day Programs, and mental health resources. Annually, our programs support over 400 individuals from 55 different Chicagoland communities.
At CEL, we firmly believe in fostering an environment where every individual not only has access to but is actively encouraged to participate in continual learning, skill-building, and socialization. Most importantly, programs are designed with the help of our members - they tell us what they want to learn and engage in, and we create it! Activities may include: music, arts, fitness, cooking, nutrition, gardening, technology, community outings and much more.
CAUSE AREAS
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WHERE
280 Saunders RoadRiverwoods, IL 60015
DATE POSTED
October 17, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- In order to provide consistency for CEL members, we kindly ask that volunteers commit to volunteering weekly, bi-weekly or a few times per month throughout the duration of the session.