Helpers are essential!
Unity House’s ability to provide high-quality care and to accomplish many agency goals and objectives is possible only with the help of volunteers and interns. Unity House works to match each volunteer with opportunities that meet their experience, skills and availability.
Opportunities exist for on-going projects, one-day events, individual/group projects, internships, and advocacy. People have worked on projects such as holiday help, special events and seasonal clean-up days. People of all ages are welcome, however, those under the age of 18 must be supervised by a responsible adult. Most opportunities are weekdays, during traditional business hours. There are limited opportunities for evening and weekend hours.
Are you looking for opportunities to help with our Children’s Holiday Program? More details here.
On-Going Volunteer Opportunities
On-going opportunities consist of service that can be done throughout the year. Such a volunteer may commit to a weekly, bi-monthly or monthly role. These volunteers become intimately connected with the sites that they serve and are an invaluable asset to our community.
Internship Program
Some Unity House programs offer on-site positions for local interns. If you are interested in learning more about becoming an intern at Unity House, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@iinspirefoundation.org. Or call our Volunteer Desk at (518) 274-2607 x4139.
Applying to the Unity House Internship Program or Volunteer Program can take time. Please factor this into your decision on where to apply for an internship. Prospective interns applying to Unity House must complete an application, attend an orientation, submit to a background check, and if accepted, complete all training required for all volunteers and interns. Following these steps does not guarantee placement in a Unity House program.
Advocacy: Volunteer Voices for Good
The communities we serve benefit from advocates in many ways: advocates help raise awareness of the issues our consumers face, advocates help problem solve, and advocates work to influence policy at all levels to make a difference. If you would like to learn more about how you can advocate for positive change, please consider reaching out to Nina Nichols at (518) 274-2607 x4136 or NNichols@UnityHouseNY.org. Nina staffs the Board Advocacy Committee (limited to Unity House board members) and works with volunteers/groups about advocacy they can engage in independently.
Many thanks to all the volunteers, advocates, interns, helpers, do-gooders, and friendly faces that help out!
NY State Traveling Summer Camp
or families with children ages 5-12: campers meet up each weekday at Unity House’s Kathryn Allen Center in Lansingburgh.
The camp is unique in that it takes children to all the fun that our beautiful area has to offer. With counselors, children will explore state parks, enjoy museums, make arts and crafts, and visit fun and enriching spots. The camp is free for those eligible.
Applications for each session of camp will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close once camp is at capacity.
Youth Programming
Unity House offers a variety of youth programming for children of all ages. For teens and young adults, Unity House’s Kathryn Allen Center offers programs and services geared toward youth and young adults, including a youth drop-in center for teens.
For more information, please call the Kathryn Allen Center for Domestic Violence Services, located in Lansingurgh, next to the Family Dollar, at 6 102nd Street. (518) 274-2607
Infants, Toddlers, and Pre-Schoolers
Please visit A Child’s Place at Unity House for our full array of services for infants and young children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Or call (518) 271-6777.
Originally called Unity Sunshine, services for children with developmental delays, as well as their neuro-typical peers, are some of the earliest services Unity House has provided since our founding in 1971. A Child’s Place at Unity House is where children of all abilities grow and learn together.
