VOLUNTEERING AND EMPLOYMENT
VOLUNTEERING SERVICES
compeer
The Compeer Program at Mental Health Association in Ulster, Inc. seeks to improve mental health through the development of supportive one-to-one friendships and matches caring volunteers with people in Ulster County who receive mental health services. Compeer Volunteers are: adults age 19 or over, have their own vehicle and a clean driver’s license, have an initial interview and screening to start the application process, agree to a background check, complete 2-3 hours of training, participate in choosing a Compeer match based on shared interests, age, location, etc. give 4 hours monthly for at least one year (or school year for students cleared to begin by September), and receive ongoing support from the program coordinator.
To learn more, please contact : (845) 339-9090 x2206 or tjoseph@mhainulster.com
UlsterCorps
UlsterCorps has connected thousands of people with dozens of Ulster County agencies that provide food, clothing, shelter, emergency services, literacy training, child and elder care, animal welfare, and more to the area’s most vulnerable residents. Through its comprehensive website www.UlsterCorps.org, volunteers can choose from a wide range of opportunities to serve the needs of others, from one-time events to ongoing commitments that meet their abilities, interests and time availability. Volunteers can also register online for e-newsletters and Action Alerts that notify them of timely events in need of community support. Nonprofit agencies and other engaged groups can find information about collaborative initiatives on our website.
Find volunteering opportunities in Ulster County at UlsterCorps.org
Ulster Literacy Association, inc.
People who choose to volunteer with Ulster Literacy find an opportunity to engage in an immensely helpful and satisfying endeavor. Our tutors, like our learners, come from a variety of backgrounds and have many reasons for joining us. They all want to help others!
No teaching experience is necessary. If you are interested in sharing your love of reading and writing with an eager and motivated learner, then we can use your help.
Tutor Training is now 100% online. After you complete a 12 hour virtual curriculum, we invite you to a zoom meeting with other volunteers. This two hour session presents information about our organization, reviews lesson planning and tutoring requirements, and answers your questions about the matching process.
To get started, please call our office at (845) 331-6837 to register for an upcoming Orientation, or email us at info@ulsterliteracy.org.
480 Aaron Court
Kingston, NY 12401
info@ulsterliteracy.org
(845) 331-6837
Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program
Become a Certified Rape Crisis Counselor Volunteer and help support innocent victims of violence within our community. Volunteers offer telephone support or go with other volunteers to local hospitals or police facilities to provide information and support to victims and family members. A 40-hour training to become a Certified Rape Crisis Counselor is held twice a year. Applicants must be over 18 years of age, possess a clean driving record and a reliable car, live within one hour of Kingston Hospital, agree to provide one week of hotline coverage in each two-month period, and be able to commit to at least one year of services after training is completed.
Ulster County Crime Victim Assistance Program
1 Pearl Street
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 340-3443
RSVP Volunteer Program
RSVP is America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over. It offers a full range of volunteer opportunities with thousands of local and national organizations, including mobilizing other volunteers, mentoring or tutoring children, sharing legal or financial expertise, assisting victims of natural disasters, cleaning up the environment, leading fundraising efforts and more. You choose how you want to serve, the amount of time you want to give, and whether you want to draw on your skills or develop new ones.
SUNY Ulster RSVP Volunteer Program
Click here for virtual volunteer opportunities
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc. (RCAL)
The RCAL Supported Employment program provides assistance with internship placement, job training, transportation, assistive technology and individually tailored supervision. Individuals who wish to work can contact the Supported Employment and Vocational Coordination team.
The Enhanced Supported Employment Project (ESEMP) is designed to serve individuals with disabilities who are committed to becoming employed but require a higher level of support than traditional Supported Employment services afford. It provides assistance with job development, job retention, transportation, assistive technology, specialized job training and individually tailored supervision.
Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc.
727 Ulster Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-0541, ext. 35
Website
The Arc of Ulster-Greene
School to Work Program
Ulster-Greene offers many opportunities for vocational training and employment. School to Work (STW) provides vocational and social skills assessments career exploration and job training, and acquisition of daily living skills – including socialization, personal and community responsibility, and how to appropriately handle the tough problems that arise in life and work. Work skills may include anything from running a cash register to car detailing. Living skills may include cooking, banking, and use of public transportation. Students are trained in interviewing skills and resume writing and rotate through a variety of work environments to gain “real-life” preparation for the major transition from a sheltered special education high school environment to adulthood and its responsibilities.
The Arc Ulster-Greene
471 Albany Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
(800) 324-8272
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Ulster works
It can be difficult to decide where to start when looking for work. The Ulster County Career Center can be your first move. Whether you are unemployed or underemployed and looking for a better job, once you come into our office and register with the Ulster County Career Center you will meet with an employment specialist for an initial assessment to discuss your goals and needs.
You will then be referred to additional services within the Ulster County Career Center or to outside agencies as needed. You will be asked to fill out our registration form, which you may complete at Ulster County Career Center, or you may download and print it here, and bring the completed form with you.
Ulster Works
521 Boices Lane
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 443-8066
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