Blogging 24+ Ways to Make a Difference - LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES @ Andrus-On-Hudson

Blogging 24+ Ways to Make a Difference - LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES @ Andrus-On-Hudson is part of a series entitled: "Blogging 24+ ways to make a difference on Make A Difference Day and year-round." The local and international volunteer opportunities included in this series were compiled by:

Shannon Cobb, Deputy Director, The Volunteer Center of United W ay
280 N. Central Avenue, Hartsdale, NY10530, USA
TEL (01) 914-227-9313 / FAX (01) 914-948-3032
www.volunteer-center.org/

Agency Information:

• Agency Name: Andrus-On-Hudson
• Agency Address: 185 Old Broadway, Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706 USA
• Mission: Andrus on Hudson is a a licensed residential health care facility for persons over the age of 65. It is a community of adults which fosters health and well-being and serves as a model and center for community-based and intergenerational inititives promoting healthy aging.

Contact Information:

• Contact Name: Sandra Sindaco
• Contact Title: Director of Community Life
• Contact Email: volunteers AT andrusonhudson DOT org
• Contact Phone: (01) 914-478-3700 x674
• Web Site: www.andrusonhudson.org

Job(s) Listed By Above Agency:

1) Job Title: Computer Instructor

• Job Location: Hastings On Hudson
• Job Description: Volunteer at a Senior Center that is nestled within 26 wooded acres, overlooking the Hudson River in Hastings-on-Hudson. We are a residential facility offering a continuum of care for seniors. We are looking for volunteers to teach basic computer skills to seniors. We are extremely flexible. Whatever time you have to give, an hour a week, an hour a month, days, evenings, weekends,will be greatly appreciated. The possibilities are endless.
• Minimum Age for Volunteer: 15
• Minimum Age for youth accompanied by a parent or chaperone: 1
• Other Qualifications:
• Training Provided:
• Time Range of Job: 1 week to 4 months, 5 months to 1 year, Ongoing
• Days Available: All Days
• Times Available: All

2) Job Title: Ceramic Instructor

• Job Location: Hastings On Hudson
• Job Description: Volunteer at a Senior Center that is nestled within 26 wooded acres, overlooking the Hudson River in Hastings-on-Hudson. We are a residential facility offering a continuum of care for seniors. We have a fully stocked ceramic studio complete with 2 kilns. We are in need of volunteers teach ceramics or pottery to our nursing home residents. Volunteer hours are flexible.
• Minimum Age for Volunteer: 17
• Minimum Age for youth accompanied by a parent or chaperone: 1
• Other Qualifications: knowledge of ceramics, glazes and use of kiln
• Training Provided:
• Time Range of Job: 1 week to 4 months, 5 months to 1 year, Ongoing
• Days Available: All Days
• Times Available: All ###

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