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BRIDGES

Improving Access; Enhancing Quality of Life for People with Disabilities

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Volunteering

BRIDGES offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including and not limited to:

  • CHORE Program
  • Administrative Volunteer Opportunities
  • Student Internships
  • Employment Training Internships

CHORE

CHORE is a resource to people living in Rockland County. CHORE helps people to maintain the independence of living at home by providing free minor household repairs and home improvements.

Services:
  • Repair lighting
  • Replace light bulbs
  • Install grab bars
  • Install raised commode seats
  • Repair/tighten handrails
  • Repair stair treads
  • Replace electrical outlets
  • Install curtains or blinds
  • Change batteries in smoke/CO detectors

For more information, contact (845) 624-1366 Ext. 101.

Volunteers needed for completing minor home repairs in Rockland for seniors 60 years of age or older and people with disabilities. Chore is a resource for people living in Rockland County. Chore helps people maintain their independence of living at home by providing free minor household repairs and improvements. Services include: repair lighting, replace light bulbs, install grab bars, install raised commode seats, repair and tighten handrails, repair stair treads, replace electrical outlets, install curtains or blinds, change batteries in smoke and CO detectors. For more information, contact 845-624-1366 extension 102.

Volunteer Driver - Veteran Transportation (Part-Time)

Position Description:

BRIDGES operates a variety of programs guided by the Philosophy of Independent Living to provide services and supports for individuals with disabilities to experience autonomy in all areas of living.

This volunteer opportunity is to provide safe transportation of VETERANS to their medical appointments at Castle Point and Montrose VA facilities.  Drivers are expected to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the vehicle and will be given proper equipment for safety measures.

Qualifications:

  • Maintain a valid Driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • CDB Preferred
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Able to interact with co-workers and passengers in a friendly and culturally sensitive manner
  • Maintain strong work ethic and strict adherence to code of ethics, standards of conduct and confidentiality.
  • Able to lift 30 lbs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete all paperwork prior to every trip including sign out log and vehicle trip report
  • Ability to record confidential information of each Veteran
  • Comply with all federal, state and local traffic regulations
  • Refuel vehicles when needed and keep them with a minimum of ¼ tank of gas
  • Provide transportation to Veterans and people with disabilities to ensure they arrive for their appointment prior to their scheduled time.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of passengers
  • Have a compassionate and respectful attitude towards all passengers

Mission Statement - The mission of BRIDGES is to provide advocacy and leadership toward an accessible, integrated community, promoting health and autonomy for people with disabilities.

 

Please fill out this form and direct all inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities to Sue Cibirka, Human Resources Manager, at scibirka@bridgesrc.org or call (845) 624-1366 Ext. 101.