Volunteers NEEDED!! T.H.E. Center (Technology, Help & Education)

T.H.E. Center (Technology, Help & Education)

200 Green Street

Albany, NY 12202

(518) 810-0132

Fax: (518) 445-0634

Position

GED and Media Tutor (Volunteer Position)

Description:

We are seeking highly motivated and personable individuals to join our team at the Technology, Help & Education Center. As a GED and Media Instructor, you must be willing to undergo a weeklong training session to prepare yourself for the rigors of tutoring the people of South End. We are searching for individuals from all walks of life to learn the skills necessary to help others obtain their GED, teach basic computer concepts, and work the front desk.

Qualifications:

-Any major/background is welcomed

-Basic knowledge in Science, Math, Social Studies, English, Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint

-Six to twelve month commitment preferred

-Ability to work at least`10 hours/week preferred

-Must provide own transportation to/from site

Rewards:

-Invaluable real world experience

-Professional references

-Certificate of Excellence*

-Letter of Recommendation**

*Certificate of Excellence: Only available to those who have successfully completed their 6 month (250 hours) commitment

**Letter of Recommendation: Only available to those who have successfully completed their 12 month (500 hours) commitment

Contact: David Lam at (518) 810-0139 or dlam@siena.edu

'A HomeWithin" Organization, Ulster County

“A HomeWithin” Organization.

This Saturday, April 16, 2011 evening at 6 pm the Ulster County Chapter of Homewithin will be having a party at Hal Chorny's home , the Ulster County Chapter Director of Home Within.

Home Within is a national movement consisting of therapists who volunteer one hour of their time per week to work with a foster child in need of therapy. They meet once a week on thursday's in Rosendale for group consultation on their cases.

This party is open to anybody who has a private practice in in Ulster County and has any interest in this program. This is an informal party but great opportunity to network and meet the therapists who are in this program. There is no obligation to join the chapter if you come to the party. You can bring your significant other to the party. If you want to find out more about the National HomeWithin program online you can go to their website

If you want to find out more about the National HomeWithin program online you can go to their website:

A HomeWithin

If you have an interest in coming to the party please back channel me and I will give you directions how to get there:

email:glennsoberman@gmail.com

NEW! Youth Peer Support Group for LGBTQA Youth

New Youth Peer Support Group for (LGBTQA) Youth

There is a new youth peer support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual,

transgender, questioning and ally (LGBTQA) youth that meets in

Schenectady. This group, called "Rainbow Nights" meets every third

Thursday at the Emmanuel Friedens Church (218 Nott Terrace,

Schenectady) from 6 to 7:30PM. The next meeting is Thursday, April

21st.

Please promote this group to any LGBTQA youth ages 13-18 in your

programs who you think would be interested or would benefit from a

peer support youth group in Schenectady! The group is facilitated by

screened and trained adult volunteers. A flyer is attached for you to

print and distribute/post if you'd like.

Rainbow Nights is a program of the Pride Center of the Capital Region.

For more than 25 years, the Pride Center's youth program has been

serving LGBTQA youth all over the Capital Region.

I am more than happy to meet with you to talk more about the Pride

Center Youth Program and Rainbow Nights. Please don't hesitate to

contact me!

Dana LePage

Program Assistant

The Pride Center of the Capital Region

332 Hudson Avenue

Albany, NY 12210

p. (518) 462-6138

f. 518-462-2101

Volunteer Experience at Camp Erin

Looking for a Volunteer Experience?

Camp Erin 2011 is looking for volunteers for their camp that runs from

Friday September 23rd through Sunday September 25, 2011

About Camp Erin:

Camp Erin is a free weekend overnight camp for children and teens, ages 6-17, who have lost someone important in their lives. It combines traditional, fun, high-energy camp activities with grief education and support. Camp Erin is staffed by licensed social workers, nurses and trained community volunteers.

Who can attend Camp Erin?

• Any child or teen, aged 5 – 17 years old, who has experienced a death-related loss in their lifetime, regardless if the loved one was on Hospice.
• Any family willing to travel to Albany, NY is welcome to apply.
• Applications are due by August 1^st, and space is limited so please apply as soon as possible! We are only accepting 55 campers this year!

Where is Camp Erin located?

• Camp Erin – Albany 2011 will be held at the Fowler Camp and Retreat Center on Sacandaga Lake in Speculator, NY.
• Bus transportation will be available to all campers from a predetermined location in Albany.

History of Camp Erin

Camp Erin is named in memory of Erin Metcalf of Woodinville, Washington, a remarkable young woman who developed liver cancer at the age of 15. Karen and Jamie Moyer met Erin through Make-A-Wish. Erin had a compassionate heart and when she was hospitalized she often expressed concern for the other children there as well as their siblings, who sometimes received little attention.

In 2000, when Erin died at the age of 17, Jamie and Karen Moyer wished to honor Erin’s memory and her caring spirit. Acknowledging her love of children and her desire to help others, the Moyers felt that a grief camp for children would be an appropriate tribute. The first Camp Erin was established in Everett, Washington in 2002.

* Information from the Camp Erin Website...to learn more, please visit http://www.camperinalbany.com/

For more information or for a volunteer application please click here!