Heartsong

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Heartsong, Inc. is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to assist with our upcoming summer program!

We provide unique art, dance/movement, and music therapy sessions for individuals with developmental disabilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact on our community.

Volunteer tasks:

Assist with session set-up and clean-up; Work directly with participants to engage them in therapy sessions under the guidance and supervision of our Lead Therapists

Volunteer requirements:

Must be 15 years of age or older; Must be able to demonstrate compassion, patience, and to follow directions; Must complete a volunteer application; Must commit to consistent schedule for our 4-day summer program: Dates: July 11th, July 18th, July 25th and August 1st. Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(commitment of one hour or more is appreciated)

Please express your interest by emailing us at [email protected] , and we will send you the volunteer application form.

We look forward to having you with us this summer!

Nobody understands the importance of staying active quite like a dance & movement therapist! What's your favorite way to move? 💃🧑‍🩰🚴🏄⛹️

🎵 You’re Invited: Heartsong Open House – May 30th

Heartsong is excited to invite you to our upcoming Open House on Saturday, May 30th from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM 🎉

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to tour our program 🏡, meet our therapists 🤝, and experience a complimentary demonstration ✨.

We’d love for you to see firsthand what makes Heartsong so special 💙.
Please feel free to bring any questions and invite others who may be interested 😊. We look forward to welcoming you!

Aging is a privilege, though it may not always feel that way. Together, we can work on improving the quality of life for older adults. Ask how our creative arts therapies might help you or your loved ones!

Communication is crucial to community, so we strive to help each other be seen, heard & understood ❤️ Comment your favorite communication tools!
And join us for a Lunch & Learn with speech-language pathologist Amanda Sciola on Friday 5/29 at 12 pm - for only $10, including lunch! (Details on page 6)