Arts & Crafts Projects with Seniors! (Arcadia)

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 ThursdayLOCATION:·917 N. Arcadia Ave. Arcadia, Fl. 34266REPORTS TO:·Senior Services Manager - DeSoto CountyDUTIES:·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 activityREQUIREMENTS:Ability to create an art activity and engage participantsExcellent 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 policiesApply Today!If you are interested, you can complete our online application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1427629706Or visit our website at FrienshipCenters.org - click on Support and then on Volunteer.For questions contact volunteer@friendshipcenters.org or call 941-556-3223.