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Published 19 hours ago

Lead Craft & Activity nights for travelers & Facilitate Cultural Exchange!

Hostelling International Chicago
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    You choose the timing on Wednesday or Thursday evenings, sometime after 5pm, for a 1.5 to 2-hr event. This is recurring weekly. Example: Wednesdays 5p-7p, or Thursdays 7pm-8:30pm
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Education, International Relations
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    TO APPLY: visit https://hiusa.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/hiusa/projectList.jsp?projectId=240

    Description

    Lead Craft & Activity nights for travelers & Facilitate Cultural Exchange!

    MUST BE A RESIDENT OF CHICAGO OR THE CHICAGO AREA TO APPLY.

    SCHEDULE

    We are looking for volunteers to assist with weekly Wednesday or Thursday evening events for 1.5+ hours each. Timing is flexible but volunteer must decide a consistent time for all events. Must start at or after 5pm Example: Wednesdays 6-8pm or Thursdays 5pm-6:45pm.

    HI Chicago is looking for volunteers to lead a weekly craft/activity program for guests at our bustling Chicago hostel; which hosts travelers from across the globe. This "Creative Flow" event features a different craft/activity each week and allows guests to meet and interact with each other, at the hostel. These events also serve as an opportunity for guests to learn some information about what is happening at the hostel and around the city.

    The volunteer will be trained to independently lead this event, and are welcome to plan/provide suggestions for activities. They will setup and cleanup the event The volunteer will serve popcorn and actively engage guests in conversations and offer recommendations throughout its duration.

    Previous "Creative Flow" activities have included: cookie decorating, watercolor painting, cardmaking, collage-making, friendship bracelets and more. We welcome volunteers to develop new themes, activities, games and more, and to celebrate heritage months or holidays through the activities.

    WHY VOLUNTEER WITH HI USA?

    • Meet new people from all over the world, including travelers, staff, and fellow volunteers
    • Help bring people together and facilitate cultural exchange
    • Build skills in public speaking, foreign languages, intercultural communication, and more
    • Earn HI USA membership and overnights at HI USA hostels
    • Training provided and flexible schedule
    • Have fun while making a difference!

    Training provided!

    REQUIREMENTS

    You must be 18+ to be a volunteer at our welcome parties.

    Most tasks involved in welcome parties require standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 20lbs.

    PURPOSE/DEFINITION and HI USA MISSION

    HI USA is 501(c)(3) non-profit education association. Our purpose is to "inspire a deeper understanding of people places and cultures for a more tolerant world." As a non-profit, the revenues we receive through overnight stays and memberships is reinvested in mission delivery.

    Apply now at hiusa.org/volunteer.

    Location

    On-site
    24 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, Illinois, US

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