Allows clients, along with their parents or advocates, to exercise choices around the types of supports and services they receive and who provides them. Provides a needs assessment, review of available resources and development of a financial budget. Coordinates respite support either through self-hire or agency provided.

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

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

Provides a prevention program that promotes low-risk choices for students and reflects the attitudes, behaviors, and values of healthy lifestyles. Peer Educators are trained to facilitate on-campus and off-campus presentations that deal with alcohol and other drugs, general wellness, violence prevention, and sexual health. Other services include street outreach, resource and information library, video library, pamphlets, brochures, and periodicals.

Activities to meet the interests and needs of rural and urban young people ages 5 to 19, including: Rural youth services: year-round, after school, in-school, evening and weekend educational opportunities in nine rural communities for youth needing positive experiences Urban 4-H: after-school and summer programming, based on the 4-H youth development model, for young people in urban communities Summer Day Camps: local and statewide camps Primitive Pursuits: mentoring and nature education to introduces youngsters to the natural world 4-H clubs: opportunities for young people to learn about environmental issues, veterinary medicine, science, engineering and technology, sewing skills, healthy lifestyles and other topics.

A free, education program that provides practical, emotional and spiritual support for women and men who are new or expectant parents. Includes parenting classes which are Broome County Family Court approved, and a one-on-one mentoring program to reinforce parenting and/or life skills.

* Offers youth in Rome and Utica opportunities to build their self-confidence, reduce negative social behaviors, increase connectedness to self, home and community, increase employability, and provide community services through an adult mentor.

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

Services include free self-administered pregnancy tests; referrals for a free onsite ultrasound confirmation (if onsite test is positive); pregnancy options consultations including abortion information, education, and resources; pregnancy and parenting classes, material aid, and more

ATI provides youth and young adults a variety of opportunities to overcome barriers and to make a successful transition to independent living, education and / or employment. ATI offers a variety of community- and school-based transition planning and support services to youth and their families.One-on-one peer counseling, independent living skills training and educational support services combined with ATI's work readiness services aim to help youth become more engaged in their own planning and help to bridge school-based transition plans with opportunities in the community.ATI also offers specialized Educational Advocacy Services to youth and parents for Committee on Special Needs (CSE) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and navigating school and community services. Specifically, ATI provides the following youth transition services: - Transition planning and support services - Educational advocacy - Peer mentoring - Community-based, self-determination and self-advocacy training - School-based workshops and training groups - Work readiness and employment services

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.

Provides free, online Narcan trainings that includes certification and a free kit.

* Provides mentoring-based case management, referral service and group peer led programs to help at risk youth access services; connect to their community; and a bi-weekly meeting focusing on improving self-worth.

*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 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

* Helps men and women who were recently released from jail or are still in jail by matching them with special mentors who are trained and certified volunteers. Mentors give support and encouragement to help achieve goals.

* 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.

Self-paced online business courses, long-term 1:1 mentoring, and workshops.Meetings can take place at headquarters, various other locations, or virtually.

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

* Provides linkage and community support for individuals seeking inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services for eating disorders treatment. Provided by Office of Mental Health grant funded program.* Offers Care management, peer mentoring services, life coaching, and creative arts therapy.

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.

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 seniors 55+ yrs the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs. Volunteers serve 5-40 hrs/wk in schools, day care centers and Head Start programs located throughout Broome County.

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 trained community volunteers an opportunity to provide friendship, support and guidance to an adult or child within the community that has been diagnosed with a mental illness for a few hours every month by participating in activities that both parties enjoy.