Description

The Jewish Board's Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental harm reduction approach, staff model and guide the residents to create and meet personalized recovery goals, to develop independent living skills, and to live in a healthy and secure manner.

Our adult clients in the White Plains program are eager to learn new ways to express themselves through an art workshop that will harness their talent. Do you have a passion for helping others? Come share with a flair!

Requirements

Minimum age: 21

Description

Abraham Residence III is an extended-stay Community Residence/Single Room Occupancy (CR/SRO) that provides individual studio apartments for formerly homeless adults with mental illnesses.

Our residents are excited to learn vocational skills, health related subjects, and more. Here are a few of the skills they are currently looking to learn:

Cosmetology (Nails, Hair, Makeup)
No license is required, but a strong interest and background is preferred. Time commitment is once per month.

Basic Computer Skills (for clients and staff)
No background necessary, just ability to teach computer operation basics to new users. Time commitment is twice per month.

Arts and Crafts (Art Therapy)
Lead art projects with the help of our staff. Time commitment is once per month.

Healthy Living
Engage residents with hands on, interactive "healthy living" activities (teach how to take blood pressure, track sugar intake, make healthy foods, be active, etc). Time commitment is twice per month.

Cooking Instructor
Teach residents how to make simple, healthy, and fun recipes!

Assistant Fitness Instructor
Help lead a fitness class hosted by one of the Abe III staff members.

Description

Volunteers assist staff with clerical/data entry and organizational support in the office setting.
Inperson or virtual.

Additional info:

Requirements

Minimum age: 14

Description

This opportunity captures the talent of volunteers seeking to share their skill set in art, dance,music and the performing arts or more. We're also looking for people who can play games with residents - either in person or virtually.
Schedules are flexible and locations vary throughout programs throughout the boroughs.

Requirements

Minimum age: 18