Volunteer

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    Children's Annex

    Offers three programs to assist autistic/disabled students--therapeutic nursery, intensive learning, and school age program. Located at 70 Klukuk Lane in Kingston.

    For more information visit this site: http://www.childrensannex.org

    Dutchess County Arts Council

    An art service organization, located at 39 Market St. in Poughkeepsie, which needs assistance in the following areas: Quarterly newsletter, database work, and social functions, telephone is (845) 454-3222.

    For more information visit this site: http://www.artsmidhudson.org

    Habitat for Humanity International

    Helps build houses for the economically disadvantaged. Student groups usually get involved with this organization over January Intercession, located in Kingston.

    For more information visit this site: http://habitat.org

    Hudson River Housing

    Assists in renovation of housing for economically disadvantaged families. Located on 313 Mill Street in Poughkeepsie, the telephone is 454-5176.

    For more information visit this site: http://www.hudsonriverhousing.org

    Literacy Volunteers of Dutchess County

    Tutors needed for basic reading/writing instruction. Located at 13 Davis St., Poughkeepsie, this service requires a one-year or 100 hours commitment.

    For more information visit this site: http://www.lvadutchess.org

    Mid-Hudson Children's Museum

    Direct children and school groups around museum and assist with special events. Located at 75 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie, the telephone is (845) 471-0589.

    For more information visit this site: http://www.mhcm.org

    Scenic Hudson

    A non-profit environmental organization committed to preserving the environmental and economic sustainability of the Hudson Valley. Located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200, Poughkeepsie. The telephone is 845-473-4440 ext. 232. Looking for stundent activists and interns/volunteers for fundraising, public outreach and communications, as well as advocacy work.

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Other

    Astor Home for Children

    Clinical and community based programs for children.
    Teachers and tutors needed. Contact Jan Weido at 845-876-4081.

    Contact:
    Jan Weido
    Phone: 845-876-4081
    Location: 38 Mill Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572

    Battered Women's Shelter of Dutchess County

    Crisis intervention and counseling, advocacy support groups, emergency shelter in safe homes.
    Internships available, but must complete two weeks training session before volunteering.

    18 Bancroft Street
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    845-485-5550

    Big Brother / Big Sister Program

    Interact with youth to establish a friendship and learning relationship and assist with various social functions.

    84 Hooker Street
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    845-452-1758

    Catherine Street Community Center

    Recreational, educational, and cultural programs for inner city youth. Summer day camp, case management and support groups for families affected by AIDS, cancer, and other diseases

    69 Catherine Street
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    845-473-2272

    Children's Annex

    Three programs offered to assist autistic/disabled students:

    - Therapeutic Nursery
    - Intensive Learning one-on-one
    - School Age

    70 Kukuk Lane
    Kingston, NY 12401
    845-336-2616

    Dutchess Outreach

    Lunch box, children's clothing and furniture exchange programs.Work to improve community responses to human needs.

    70 S. Hamilton Street
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    845-454-3792

    Grace Smith House

    Shelter for battered women and their children. Provides
    counseling and crisis intervention and a 24-hour hotline.

    Contact Judy Lombvard at 845-471-3033, ext. 310 or Sharon Smolic at 845-452-0908.

    Contact:
    Judy Lombard
    Phone: 845-471-3033 ext. 310
    Location: PO Box 5205 Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
    Contact:
    Sharon Smolick
    Phone: 845-452-0908

    Hudson River Clearwater Sloop, Inc.

    Environmental education on-board two sloops.
    Contact Susan Murphy at 845-454-7673.

    Contact:
    Susan Murphy
    Phone: 845-454-7673
    Location: 112 Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12571

    Mid-Hudson Legal Services

    Outreach program: community legal education, newsletter discussing recent changes in law, and videotaping community education programs.

    54 Noxon Street
    Poughkeepsie, NY 14601
    845-473-1877

    Molly's African Image

    A multicultural dance program for children/adolescents to promote self-discipline, self-esteem, and interracial understanding.

    657 Bridge Street
    Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
    845-227-7098

    Montgomery Place / Historic Hudson Valley

    Preservation of property along the Hudson River
    including a retoration workshop on the grounds. Assist with special events.

    PO Box 32
    Annandale, NY 12504
    845-758-5461

    Noorie Point Environmental Museum

    Offers educational and research facilities. Handle
    basic upkeep of museum and assist with projects.

    PO Box 336
    Staatsburg, NY 12580
    845-889-4983

    Northern Dutchess Hospital

    Help needed in providing programs for the residents.
    Contact Laurie Nash at 845-871-3471.

    Contact:
    Laurie Nash
    Phone: 845-871-3471
    Location: Rt. 9 Rhinebeck, NY 12572

    Public Defender's Office - Ulster County

    Establishes pre-sentencing recommendations and alternatives to incarceration.
    Handles issues ranging from homelessness, youth and domestic violence and public assistance referrals.

    718 Lucas Ave.
    Kingston, NY 12401
    845-340-3232

    The Barrett House

    Assist with cataloging and intake of art.
    Help with hanging exhibits abd newsletters/school brochures.

    55 Noxon Street
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    845-471-2250

    Thompson House

    Offers rehabilitation for seniors. Contact Sue Cloes at 845-871-3705.

    Contact:
    Sue Cloes
    Phone: 845-871-3705
    Location: 6525 Springbrook Ave. Rhinebeck, NY 12572

    Ulster Literacy Association

    Provides free one-on-one basic reading/writing instruction to illiterate individuals of sixteen years and older. Must attend training sessions.

    635 Broadway
    Kingston, NY 12401
    845-331-6837

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Resources

    Careers in the Common Good

    Brown University has an excellent site, Careers in the Common Good, which they've graciously agreed to let us provide a link for.

    For more information visit this site: http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/CCGood/

    Idealist

    The Idealist database is a useful national and international resourcewhich also includes a vast online job board for jobs and internships in community service.

    For more information visit this site: http://www.idealist.org/

    Points of Light Foundation

    If you would like to volunteer while away from campus, the Points of Light Foundation offers a database of opportunities by state.

    For more information visit this site: http://www.pointsoflight.org/volunteercenters/volcenters_state.html

    Trustee Leadership Scholar Program

    The Trustee Leadership Scholar Program at Bard also provides opportunities for students to get involved in the community, both on and off-campus.

    For more information visit this site: http://inside.bard.edu/tls

    Volunteer Match

    Lets you put in your zip code and they give you volunteer openings in your geographic area.

    For more information visit this site: http://www.volunteermatch.org/