This is an ongoing project. Volunteers can stay for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 3 months. SPRING LAKE RANCH is a non-profit therapeutic work community committed to helping adults with mental illness and substance abuse issues attain a higher level of independence. http://www.springlakeranch.org/ Volunteers will work with community members gardening and harvesting produce, taking care of farm animals, picking up hay, helping in the kitchen, and possibly working on carpentry or landscaping projects. Volunteers will participate in daily community meetings and weekly staff meetings.
Study part:
Mental Illness and addictions
Min age:
21Accomodation: Living with other staff and residents in simple housing. Meals provided on site.
Location:
VERY rural setting in southern Vermont.
Terminal:
Fly to Boston (MA), Albany (NY), or Burlington (VT), then bus to Rutland (VT)
Special requirements:
Ages 21+, no drugs or alcohol permitted, six weeks minimum, three months maximum, dates are flexible. VFP MOTIVATION FORM and EMAIL INTERVIEW REQUIRED
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