Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Join us in volunteering for the Art for Healing program, which utilizes expressive arts as an outlet for stress and anxiety in the hospital setting. It is a creative process that uses the imagination to express, document, and transform our experiences, promote wellness, and may also heighten one's sense of empowerment and purpose. We will train volunteers to be a Creative Coach in assisting patients to process their experiences. Projects may include collage, writing, drawing or painting with various media or props depending on the needs of the patient.
Patients who have participated in the program have shared these comments:
-"It was very nurturing for me. I enjoyed the sharing of stories as well as the process of creating. I gained a new awareness of the cycles in life."

• "When I concentrate on the painting I block everything else out - I enjoy it very much - it makes my treatment go faster."
• "Very helpful. Felt better about myself this session; stronger to deal with problems."

Some artistic ability is suitable but not necessary. Skill in engaging and interacting with patients from various backgrounds is required. Volunteer training consists of 6 hours orientation and role-playing, and 3 shifts of shadowing with the Artist-in-Residence on patient units.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Hartford Hospital

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

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Contact Person: Eileen Pelletier, Co-Director Volunteer Services , (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:


80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 (See a map)

Directions:

Please refer to hospital website at www.harthosp.org. For maps or information, please see http://www.cttransit.com/

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Hartford


Web Site: http://www.harthosp.org

Last updated on October 9, 2009

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