Recreation Volunteer
West Suburban Special Recreation
Franklin ParkTemporary
The job in short
Recreation volunteering.
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-10-01
- Location as listed
- Franklin Park, IL, US
- Role
- Recreation Program Staff
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Description
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Supervisor
HOURS: Varied: mornings, after school, evenings and weekends
PAY RATE: Volunteer hours signed by program supervisor
JOB PURPOSE: The Recreation Volunteer is responsible for initiating hands-on involvement of persons with disabilities in all WSSRA program activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
· Commitment to seasonal program(s) as assigned, including all orientation sessions
· Participate fully and encourage active involvement with participants in all program activities
· Assist with daily living skills, which may include toileting, feeding, dressing, transferring and pushing participant in wheelchair
· Supporting WSSRA risk management program by watching for the general safety of all participants
· Working in cooperation with the supervisor in setting up, carrying out and cleaning up program activities
· Maintain confidentiality regarding participants
· Transport self to and from program locations
· Other duties as assigned
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must be 16 years of age.
· Positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities.
· Ability to work independently with direction from supervisor.
· Dependable and punctual.
· Enthusiastic, willingness to learn and participate fully.
· Previous experience working with persons who have disabilities or related experience preferred.