WELLNESS GROUPS
Our wellness groups serve the community each week because of dedicated and engaged volunteers! Responsibilities include planning sessions with the coordinator, setting up any supplies, welcoming new/existing participants, facilitating discussion, offering guidance/skills/lessons, cleaning up at the end of the activities.
CURRENT VOLUNTEER NEEDS
ART HIVE volunteer
The Art Hive meets every Friday at 3:30 - 5pm. The group is led by our Lead Facilitator who plans different techniques and skills to teach 3 sessions per month. The volunteer(s) support the Lead Facilitator to assure the group is a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all participants. The volunteer(s) will lead one session per month. This role is under the supervision of the Wellness Group Coordinator and the Lead Facilitator of the Art Hive.
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Tech café volunteer
The YD Tech Café runs biweekly, and is a space where seniors can come to ask questions about technology and gain new digital literacy skills. As a volunteer for the Tech Café, you will be paired with a senior to answer their tech questions. The Tech Café also offers workshops on topics relevant to seniors, so volunteers may assist workshop participants throughout the workshops.
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Reading group volunteer
The Reading Group is a space for open discussions of literary themes and a place to meet someone new in your community! The volunteer will work with the reading group and other volunteers to select books, think of discussion topics, and lead discussions on the books being read. This program aims to break isolation within the community and connect community members through reading and discussion.
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No skills required, but knowledge of literature and experience in facilitation are assets |