Housing Program: Volunteers to work with residents, help with recreational activities, arts and crafts, tutoring for those enrolled in academic programs. General Clerical Duties: To file, copy, and do general office work (9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri) Front Desk Reception: To answer phone and greet customers (9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon-Fri) public Relations/Marketing: To distribute pamphlets, flyers, newsletters. Special assignment hours as needed. Required Training & Application Procedures: Depends on work assignment. Proof of Immunization: Not specified.

*Matches adults with youths ages 8-16 in need of support to provide a supportive relationship to lay the groundwork for social and academic success.

• In addition to 1-to-1 mentoring, mentors and mentees have the opportunity to participate in group activities, discussions and trainings.

Offers peer mentoring between two or more individuals with disabilities to share ideas, and experiences about living with a disability.

* Offers children one-to-one mentoring. COMMUNITY-BASED Traditional BBBS mentoring program matching youth in the community one-to-one with adult mentors who meet once a week for at least one year BIGS IN BLUE Bigs in Blue is a program focused on building relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve BEYOND SCHOOL WALLS Beyond School Walls (BSW) mentoring program matches youth with an adult mentor. Meetings occur at the mentor's place of work to expose students to workforce opportunities HIGH SCHOOL BIGS This program matches high school students one-to-one with elementary Littles in a one-day-a-week after-school program at their school

Provides age-appropriate experiences and activities to youth that include: individualized, group and family counseling, enrichment activities, youth issue workshops, self-esteem development, targeted mentoring, and family enrichment programs.

* Provides academic tutoring and support services for at risk youth. Academic enrichment services (tutoring and support). Life skills strategies. College and Career exploration. Community Service opportunities. Social and cultural experiences. Workshops for parents.

* Provides a mentoring program for at-risk-youth that offers both community-based and school-based programs. Volunteers are high school students.

Coronavirus Update as of 3/18:YWCA Cortland will close its main facility and all programs to the public at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 until further notice. Its Aid to Victims of Violence (AVV) program will continue to provide critical services by appointment only unless in an emergency. The Crisis Hotline (607-756-6363 or 1-800-336-9622), will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as usual. Families in the Bridges for Kids program should feel free to contact Mindy Gardner, YWCA's Mentoring Director, by email at [email protected] if they are experiencing needs in the home Mentoring program for children, ages 5-12, living in stressful home situations. Trained adult volunteers and matched with a child; the pair meets once a week for enrichment experiences to help build self-esteem and resiliency skills.Activities range from playing a board game to miniature golfing to cooking a nutritious lunch. There are also monthly group activities open to all families of enrolled children.

* Provides benefit counseling services to all veterans and their families that include: Case management. Female Veteran Programing. Senior veteran services. Financial counseling. VA benefits counseling. * Offers an employment resource center that aims to help veterans stabilize and re-enter the workforce assistance includes: Resume writing assistance, career counseling, and career assessment. Job readiness and life skills training. Weekly VetNet, networking, and job club group. Occupational skills training classes.* Assists veterans and families to manage their finances and to develop individualized plans to reach their goals.* Provides housing search assistance and temporary financial assistance through Services to Enable Positive Solutions (STEPS) program.* Provides individual and family counseling to veterans and their families.* Offers legal assistance through collaboration with Monroe County Legal Assistance Center. Veterans Treatment Court.* Creates a supportive network for veterans who could benefit from a veteran peer mentor and other community relationships through CompeerCorps.

In the Family Development program, volunteer mentors are matched with families in crisis to provide support, resources and training. They are trained to help families recognize their strengths, the opportunities available to them, and to set goals that pave the way toward self-reliance. Mentors have up-to-date information and resources regarding employment, child care, and health insurance, transportation, food stamps and housing.

A 16 week empowerment class to assist participants with charting a path to self-sufficiency. Participants are matched with mentors to help them reach their goals.

In the Family Development program, volunteer mentors are matched with families in crisis to provide support, resources and training. They are trained to help families recognize their strengths, the opportunities available to them, and to set goals that pave the way toward self-reliance. Mentors have up-to-date information and resources regarding employment, child care, and health insurance, transportation, food stamps and housing.

Offers self-administered pregnancy tests and referral for onsite ultrasound, counseling and emotional support, advocacy and support to pregnant women; mentoring programs for expectant moms, happy parents, and healthy relationships; provision of maternity and baby clothes; baby supplies; adoption referrals and parenting mentoring. Post-abortion care.

* Gives information and support to men in Monroe County Jail before and after they leave.

Provides activities such as leisure reading, writing, discussions with knowledgeable adults, tutoring and games that develop cognitive skills to encourage academic performance.

Provides close, individualized support for those who need guidance and assistance in getting on track with their personal goals and objectives. Works to empower veterans in establishing independent, and purpose-driven lives.

* Provides supportive mentorships on a one-to-one basis with children and adults receiving mental health treatment. Individual training before matches are made. Ongoing post-match training. Pre-match and post-match support by Volunteer Coordinators. Volunteer-client activities include friendly visits, social and cultural experiences, and special events.* Offers Compeer Calling/E-Buddies. Telephone or e-mail support for referred clients waiting to be matched with volunteers.* Offers volunteer opportunities.

Provides after school tutoring, mentoring and cultural enrichment programs for motivated students grades 4-12, in under served communities in Nassau County. Professionals, staff and volunteers and given the opportunity to volunteer their time mentoring these children. Call for more information.

Goal of the At-Risk Youth Jail Tour is to educate youth about the potential consequences of poor choices. A growing number of Suffolk County`s youth are in danger of falling prey to criminal and gang activity. Young teens especially face peer pressures that often make them act in ways that help them become “accepted” by a group, but they have no idea about the consequences of their behavior. As a result, many young people at an early age begin what may become a painful life of criminal behavior. These tours must be scheduled in advance and the youth must be accompanied by a parent. Call for more detailed information and an appointment.

Brings business people into the classroom to expose children grades K-12 to business and economic concepts. Provides volunteers to teach prepared curriculum in classroom. Provides lesson plans and materials. Offers a variety of programs for elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools. Dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA's programs—in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy—ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

An empowerment initiative where teenagers work to spread the word to discourage their peers from smoking, through events, concerts, and fun activities which they plan and implement.

Opens the doors for thousands of students to take an in-depth tour of both our Riverhead and Yaphank Correctional Facilities. The tours give a realistic, first-hand glimpse into the inner workings of our correctional facilities and what a daily life as a correction officer and justice-involved individuals looks like. YES Tours are a great fit for criminal justice classes or students interested in pursuing a career in the criminal justice field. Tours are open for Public and private schools throughout Suffolk County. Schools must apply on a lottery basis for the tours in the beginning of the school year. Call for more detailed information.

The Learning Center is a central learning site providing workshops and learning opportunities for all at-risk youth ages 14-24. Workshops are supportive, social, and psycho-educational, all aimed at individual growth to assist youth to successfully transition into adulthood. We offer workshops on: creating a resume, preparing for job interviews and employment, career/vocational training, college application prep, financial literacy, independent living /life skills coaching and much more!

Goal of the At-Risk Youth Jail Tour is to educate youth about the potential consequences of poor choices. A growing number of Suffolk County`s youth are in danger of falling prey to criminal and gang activity. Young teens especially face peer pressures that often make them act in ways that help them become “accepted” by a group, but they have no idea about the consequences of their behavior. As a result, many young people at an early age begin what may become a painful life of criminal behavior. These tours must be scheduled in advance and the youth must be accompanied by a parent. Call for more detailed information and an appointment.

Mentoring program for boys ages 6 - 12 years old in Rockland County.