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| RECAP Food Pantry is in dire need of volunteers for the Thanksgiving sign up and giveaway. Work is being done now to coordinate giving 500+ turkeys and the trimmings. The Food Pantry can also use help anytime. Call 342-3978 X 31 |
| Hudson House is a psychosocial clubhouse program, which focuses on socialization, recreation, education, and employment of individual's with mental illnesses. Volunteer functions include but are not limited to helping to prepare lunches, assisting with craft projects, reading books to members, helping in thrift store, and chaperoning field trips. Interns are also welcome in the fall and spring semesters. Interns shadow Hudson House staff and are included in all aspects of the daily work routine. This includes case management, job coaching/development, and all scheduled daily program activities. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (845) 294-7411 ext.236. |
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| HelpLine Available 24 hours a day as a crisis intervention, information and referral telephone service that is anonymous and confidential. Volunteers undergo training in a myriad of personal, emotional and social issues. Volunteer shifts are flexible, with at-home or in-office schedules available. Whether a caller is in need of a referral to a self-help group, private practitioner or agency, or whether a person just needs to talk, Helpline is there to assist people in Orange County. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (845) 294-7411 ext.236. |
| Partner Agencies sought to work with Orange County's Homeless families and individuals. Call 956-HOME |
| Young Adult Social Club provides social and recreational opportunities for young adults ages 18 and older, who have developmental disabilities and live with their family in Orange County. The club meets once a month for 2-3 hours. A volunteer will assist with supervision, help us with craft projects, going to the movies, dances, etc. If you are able to spare 2 hours a month please give us a call at 294-7411, ext.236 |
| Independent Living, Inc has many available internship opportunities in various programs at Independent Living such as the Drop In Center, a safe haven for individual's with mental illness. The Drop In provides needed socialization and recreational activities. Individuals can use computers, TV with vcr, laundry facilities and many opportunities for peer support and advocacy, activities, games, and special events in the community. As a non-profit organization, Independent Living offers core disability & advocacy related services that are critically important to fostering motivation, independence, self- direction, employment, social integration, community participation and the elimination of attitudinal, physical, and systemic barriers. We offer a day habilitation program for persons with developmental disabilities (CIP); a Saturday activity/respite services (SAP) and an after school learning enrichment program (LEAP) for students with developmental disabilities. We also offer an array of transition support services that assist students in crossing the bridge from school to adult life. The program's staff engage students attending local schools (NFA and Orange Ulster BOCES) in a whole life planning process that includes counseling and training to help clarify and organize personal interests and to address individual needs related to family, skills, behavior and community. We offer Bridger Services- Helping individuals with psychiatric disabilities to build and rebuild supportive community linkages following discharge from hospitals, jails and other facilities. Ensuring that the transition to independence Self-Help Services--Facilitating participation in Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR) and other self-help meetings throughout Orange County. Facilitating personal empowerment by providing the tools and technical support to enable consumers to organize groups and conduct meetings. Providing training in Wellness and Recovery Action Planning (WRAP), Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. The Community Partnership for Persons with Psychiatric & Co-occurring Addictive Disabilities (MICA) Aiding in the prevention of homelessness for persons having co-occurring psychiatric and addictive disabilities. Offering wrap-around support, including core independent living services, in neighborhoods and communities having the greatest need. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services: Serving as a bridge between the Deaf and hearing cultures in 4-counties, this program is dedicated to providing community outreach and education, advocacy, service coordination, counseling and technical support. Benefits, Planning Assistance and Outreach: Serving 13 Hudson Valley counties, BPAO provides services aimed at strengthening the confidence of SSI and SSA beneficiaries in taking full advantage of available work incentives. Early Childhood Direction Center providing information to help families, schools, day care centers, parents and professionals concerned about the growth and development of children from birth to 5 years of age living in Orange, Sullivan, Dutchess and Ulster Counties. Interns are welcome in the spring and fall semesters in most programs of Independent Living. Interns shadow Independent Living staff and are included in the daily work routine. For more information contact: Michael P. Dunn, Associate Director, Program Operations at (845) 565-1162 ext.223. |
| Rape Crisis Service Available 24 hours a day, volunteer advocates are trained to accompany sexual assault survivors to the hospital emergency rooms, police stations and courthouses. Advocates attend to the needs of the survivor, intervening with the service providers when necessary, as well as answer to the questions or concerns of co-survivors who may be with him/her. This program created the supportive link between survivor and the other community professional that serves to ensure positive interactions through the treatment and reporting process. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (845) 294-7411 ext.236. |
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