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8 people are interested
Live & Work Supporting Young Adults with Disabilities in Community
ORGANIZATION: Triform Camphill Community
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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8 people are interested
If you are looking for a deeply enriching experience living and working with young adults with special needs in a warm and supportive community located in a beautiful rural landscape, Triform Camphill Community may be right for you. You will receive education, training, and support during your stay. You will live and work in our community, participating in all aspects of life. You will work closely with our young adults with special needs, become involved with their lives, and assisting them as necessary in a range of activities. Throughout your stay in Triform, you are expected to be a positive role model in the community. Interests and skills in biodynamic/organic gardening and farming, forestry renewal, woodworking, estate landscaping, weaving/crafting, pottery, cooking, baking, various therapies, music, arts and sports are very much welcomed. As an integral member of a household, you will be engaged in daily direct care and accompaniment of our young adults with special needs, as well as a range of household and community events. You will also participate in crews and studios and other activities according to your skills, interests, and the needs of the community. Principal crews and studios include biodynamic farming and gardening, estate landscaping, forestry, pottery, weavery, home-economics, and bakery. Special interest and skills that can be offered in these areas are welcomed. Afternoon course work includes, music, drama, speech, spacial dynamics, eurythmy, painting, and academic classes. Household chores may include cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc. Planning and creating social events and festivals may also be a component of your service at Triform. We ask our volunteers to be enthusiastic, mature, responsible and flexible. You must be in good health. Experience working with adults with disabilities is a plus but not required. Benefits include: Full "room and board", a generous stipend, use of community cars, and ample vacation time.
More opportunities with Triform Camphill Community
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About Triform Camphill Community
Location:
20 TRI FORM RD, HUDSON, NY 12534, US
Mission Statement
Triform Camphill Community builds a vital community life that provides each person the possibility for healing, self-development and fulfillment of potential. Triform seeks to create a healthy social environment, where the unique contribution of every person is recognized and appreciated.
Description
Triform Camphill Community, in Hudson, New York, is a residential community for young adults with developmental disabilities.
It includes a dynamic mix of over 100 people spanning many generations, cultures and ranges of ability. Forty young adults with social, mental, physical and emotional disabilities, live and work side-by-side with full time volunteer resident staff and the staff’s families on a 500+ acre biodynamic/organic farm in beautiful Columbia County, NY. Triform is a model of care where young men and women with Autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental and neurological disabilities participate in dignified, purposeful work, share in warm, supportive relationships and make meaningful contributions to the well-being of everyone in the Triform community. Triform is changing the way we understand and appreciate the capabilities of people with special needs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
20 Triform RoadHudson, NY 12534
DATE POSTED
February 5, 2021
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- Pottery
- Farming
- Basic Computer Skills
- Gardening
- Life Coaching
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible
- Patient and relaxed attitude, Able to work with young adults with special needs