Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required.
Accomodation & food:
While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
Location & leisure:
Manhattan, New York City et various destinations. In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
Requirements:
Responsible, motivated vols, aged 21 years and older with Drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. A 3-week commitment minimum is required, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. VFP Motivation form and phone/Skype interview required.
Age:
21-99
Region:
New york
Location:
New york city
Language(s):
English
Airport:
JFK: John F Kennedy Intl (New York, United States)
Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required.
Accomodation & food:
While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
Location & leisure:
Manhattan, New York City et various destinations. In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
Requirements:
Responsible, motivated vols, aged 21 years and older with Drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. A 3-week commitment minimum is required, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. VFP Motivation form and phone/Skype interview required.
Age:
21-99
Region:
New york
Location:
New york city
Language(s):
English
Airport:
JFK: John F Kennedy Intl (New York, United States)
Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on a 3-day weekend getaway to celebrate Sprout s Sproutstock Music Festival in Upstate New York. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Some light office work or assistance is required.
Accomodation & food:
While at the Music Festival, you will stay at a hotel. While in New York City, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities while staying in New York.
Location & leisure:
Manhattan, New York City et Catskills Region of New York. Leisure: Due to the short duration of workcamp, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
Requirements:
Responsible, motivated vols, aged 21 years and older with Drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. VFP MOTIVATION FORM and PHONE/SKYPE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.
Age:
21-99
Region:
New york
Location:
New york city
Language(s):
English
Airport:
JFK: John F Kennedy Intl (New York, United States)
Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required.
Accomodation & food:
While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
Location & leisure:
Manhattan, New York City et various destinations. In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
Requirements:
Responsible, motivated vols, aged 21 years and older with Drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. A 3 week commitment minimum is required, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. VFP MOTIVATION FORM and PHONE/SKYPE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.
Age:
21-99
Region:
New york
Location:
New york city
Language(s):
English
Airport:
JFK: John F Kennedy Intl (New York, United States)
Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on a 5- day getaway to celebrate Sprout s Club Sprout in Upstate New York.Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Some light office work or assistance is required.
Accomodation & food:
While at Club Sprout, you will stay at a hotel. While in New York City, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
Location & leisure:
Manhattan, New York City et Catskills Region of New York.Leisure: Due to short duration of workcamp, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
Requirements:
Responsible, motivated vols, aged 21 years and older with Drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. VFP MOTIVATION FORM and PHONE/SKYPE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.
Age:
21-99
Region:
New york
Location:
New york city
Language(s):
English
Airport:
JFK: John F Kennedy Intl (New York, United States)
Vols will co-lead small groups of adults with special needs on short vacations to various destinations. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing emotional and physical support, enhancing fun, budgeting, driving and activity planning 24 hours a day while on trips. Vols must be willing to assist with all Adult Daily Living skills (brushing teeth, separating dirty clothes, showering etc). This is very challenging work, yet also very rewarding and fun. Experience working with this population is an asset but not required. Training will be provided. Between trips, some light office work or assistance is required.
Accomodation & food:
While on trips you will stay in hotels. In between trips, you will stay at a youth hostel. Volunteers must feel comfortable sharing co-ed accommodations with little privacy. Volunteers will be responsible for their own meals, transportation and activities when not on a trip.
Location & leisure:
Manhattan, New York City et various destinations. In between trips, you will have minimal time to explore NYC.
Requirements:
Responsible, motivated vols, aged 21 years and older with Drivers license strongly preferred. No alcohol during trips. Fluent English. A 3-week commitment minimum is required, but vols are welcome to stay for up to 3 months if work is available. VFP MOTIVATION FORM and PHONE/SKYPE INTERVIEW REQUIRED.
Age:
21-99
Region:
New york
Location:
New york city
Language(s):
English
Airport:
JFK: John F Kennedy Intl (New York, United States)
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