Guest guest Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Hi, soup kitchens welcome help. in our area they let the boyscouts in to help too. My son volunteered at a soup kitchen so he can get credit for community services in scouts. the supervisor wrote him a nice letter after he volunteered. you can also check with a senior group. they often look for help with seniors like small jobs around the house, yard work, etc... From: a Ayotte <phrayotte@...> Sent: Sun, March 28, 2010 10:40:14 AMSubject: ( ) Volunteer Programs Does anyone know of a volunteer program in NH that would be willing to take a chance on a teen with Aspergers? My son was volunteering at a theraputic horse farm but they would not let him volunteer on his own.. either myself or my husband had to be there with him. My son took the winter off to ski on Sundays (because it was the only day we could get with school, etc). When I emailed for him to return to the farm as a volunteer without parents they refused and said that he would not 'thrive' in this environment. He was doing everything they asked and doing it correctly. I asked several times if we could keep the same chores for him and then if he acquires that skill to add a chore to it but they often had him all over the place. He can follow directions, is overly willing to support and help and is mature enough to be left alone. One would think that the people who work there would know a little about the people they serve considering that this farm is FOR children with AS, ADHD and much much more! I am so frustrated right now and I was to scream!! Just goes to show how ignorant and unbendable companies can be... for cryin out loud its a VOLUNTEER position. Please if anyone knows of any place could you let me know. He is absolutely dying to get back out there. I have tried several animal shelters, etc but most are 18 and over or more frequently they hear 'Aspergers' and they all of a sudden 'do not need volunteers at this time'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 I don't know if there is a way to get " aide " to be with him, like in school aide, like you are doing now. At 15 he should have a transitioning program, could this be part of it? Our son, at 25, gets a job coach to be with him on job for as long as he needs it but that is through Voc Rehab. Don't know how early they start working with kids. We ran into this too with our son who volunteered at local aquarium for 5 years. He had had guest actually write letters to the president of the organization commending son. But when a young lady started working there and he got a crush on her and called her at home (she gave him the number!) and he hung out at time clock to talk to her, her parents started screaming lawsuit because DS was " different. " And they didn't want him around their daughter, so they fired DS. She left her little one-time one-summer position after that summer where DS had been volunteering there for years. People!!! I hate to hear that about the horse farm...I have thought a lot about son volunteering with developmentally disabled, he would have lots of patience and be great, but afraid of the same attitude. Good luck, it is great that he wants to volunteer. Sue in TN ( ) Volunteer Programs Does anyone know of a volunteer program in NH that would be willing to take a chance on a teen with Aspergers? My son was volunteering at a theraputic horse farm but they would not let him volunteer on his own.. either myself or my husband had to be there with him. My son took the winter off to ski on Sundays (because it was the only day we could get with school, etc). When I emailed for him to return to the farm as a volunteer without parents they refused and said that he would not 'thrive' in this environment. He was doing everything they asked and doing it correctly. I asked several times if we could keep the same chores for him and then if he acquires that skill to add a chore to it but they often had him all over the place. He can follow directions, is overly willing to support and help and is mature enough to be left alone. One would think that the people who work there would know a little about the people they serve considering that this farm is FOR children with AS, ADHD and much much more! I am so frustrated right now and I was to scream!! Just goes to show how ignorant and unbendable companies can be... for cryin out loud its a VOLUNTEER position. Please if anyone knows of any place could you let me know. He is absolutely dying to get back out there. I have tried several animal shelters, etc but most are 18 and over or more frequently they hear 'Aspergers' and they all of a sudden 'do not need volunteers at this time'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Aww, that is a shame to hear. I hope you find something else. Did you try pet shelters? I don't know if they require volunteers to be over age 18 or not. But he could clean up after pets, walk the dogs, socialize the cats, etc? Roxanna Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. ( ) Volunteer Programs Does anyone know of a volunteer program in NH that would be willing to take a chance on a teen with Aspergers? My son was volunteering at a theraputic horse farm but they would not let him volunteer on his own.. either myself or my husband had to be there with him. My son took the winter off to ski on Sundays (because it was the only day we could get with school, etc). When I emailed for him to return to the farm as a volunteer without parents they refused and said that he would not 'thrive' in this environment. He was doing everything they asked and doing it correctly. I asked several times if we could keep the same chores for him and then if he acquires that skill to add a chore to it but they often had him all over the place. He can follow directions, is overly willing to support and help and is mature enough to be left alone. One would think that the people who work there would know a little about the people they serve considering that this farm is FOR children with AS, ADHD and much much more! I am so frustrated right now and I was to scream!! Just goes to show how ignorant and unbendable companies can be... for cryin out loud its a VOLUNTEER position. Please if anyone knows of any place could you let me know. He is absolutely dying to get back out there. I have tried several animal shelters, etc but most are 18 and over or more frequently they hear 'Aspergers' and they all of a sudden 'do not need volunteers at this time'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 I did try the local shelters.. they are 18 and over due to the liability. I am continuing to search for places but have not come up with any place yet that will take a chance on him. ( ) Volunteer Programs Does anyone know of a volunteer program in NH that would be willing to take a chance on a teen with Aspergers? My son was volunteering at a theraputic horse farm but they would not let him volunteer on his own.. either myself or my husband had to be there with him. My son took the winter off to ski on Sundays (because it was the only day we could get with school, etc). When I emailed for him to return to the farm as a volunteer without parents they refused and said that he would not 'thrive' in this environment. He was doing everything they asked and doing it correctly. I asked several times if we could keep the same chores for him and then if he acquires that skill to add a chore to it but they often had him all over the place. He can follow directions, is overly willing to support and help and is mature enough to be left alone. One would think that the people who work there would know a little about the people they serve considering that this farm is FOR children with AS, ADHD and much much more! I am so frustrated right now and I was to scream!! Just goes to show how ignorant and unbendable companies can be... for cryin out loud its a VOLUNTEER position. Please if anyone knows of any place could you let me know. He is absolutely dying to get back out there. I have tried several animal shelters, etc but most are 18 and over or more frequently they hear 'Aspergers' and they all of a sudden 'do not need volunteers at this time'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Just a suggestion but perhaps,a Pet Store? If there might be one that is privately owned? I don't know about the chain stores. But I have known people who owned pet stores that allowed AS teens to help them with daily chores and learned more about the animals at the pet store? Or maybe contact your Vet,they may have some suggestions as well.. I am so sorry your having these issues,people need to be informed about AS children.. From: Roxanna <MadIdeas@...> Sent: Tue, March 30, 2010 12:05:32 PMSubject: Re: ( ) Volunteer Programs Aww, that is a shame to hear. I hope you find something else. Did you try pet shelters? I don't know if they require volunteers to be over age 18 or not. But he could clean up after pets, walk the dogs, socialize the cats, etc? RoxannaWhenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. ( ) Volunteer Programs Does anyone know of a volunteer program in NH that would be willing to take a chance on a teen with Aspergers? My son was volunteering at a theraputic horse farm but they would not let him volunteer on his own.. either myself or my husband had to be there with him. My son took the winter off to ski on Sundays (because it was the only day we could get with school, etc). When I emailed for him to return to the farm as a volunteer without parents they refused and said that he would not 'thrive' in this environment. He was doing everything they asked and doing it correctly. I asked several times if we could keep the same chores for him and then if he acquires that skill to add a chore to it but they often had him all over the place. He can follow directions, is overly willing to support and help and is mature enough to be left alone. One would think that the people who work there would know a little about the people they serve considering that this farm is FOR children with AS, ADHD and much much more! I am so frustrated right now and I was to scream!! Just goes to show how ignorant and unbendable companies can be... for cryin out loud its a VOLUNTEER position. Please if anyone knows of any place could you let me know. He is absolutely dying to get back out there. I have tried several animal shelters, etc but most are 18 and over or more frequently they hear 'Aspergers' and they all of a sudden 'do not need volunteers at this time'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Wow, that is a problem then. Did you try vet offices? Maybe he could get a part time job working at one? Roxanna Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again. Re: ( ) Volunteer Programs I did try the local shelters.. they are 18 and over due to the liability. I am continuing to search for places but have not come up with any place yet that will take a chance on him. ( ) Volunteer Programs Does anyone know of a volunteer program in NH that would be willing to take a chance on a teen with Aspergers? My son was volunteering at a theraputic horse farm but they would not let him volunteer on his own.. either myself or my husband had to be there with him. My son took the winter off to ski on Sundays (because it was the only day we could get with school, etc). When I emailed for him to return to the farm as a volunteer without parents they refused and said that he would not 'thrive' in this environment. He was doing everything they asked and doing it correctly. I asked several times if we could keep the same chores for him and then if he acquires that skill to add a chore to it but they often had him all over the place. He can follow directions, is overly willing to support and help and is mature enough to be left alone. One would think that the people who work there would know a little about the people they serve considering that this farm is FOR children with AS, ADHD and much much more! I am so frustrated right now and I was to scream!! Just goes to show how ignorant and unbendable companies can be... for cryin out loud its a VOLUNTEER position. Please if anyone knows of any place could you let me know. He is absolutely dying to get back out there. I have tried several animal shelters, etc but most are 18 and over or more frequently they hear 'Aspergers' and they all of a sudden 'do not need volunteers at this time'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Our local shelter also has the rule that one has to be 18 to volunteer, BUT they have no problem with us showing up to " look " at the cats. So, we go three times a week to pet the cats and play with them. Perhaps your son could employ this ruse? R. > > I did try the local shelters.. they are 18 and over due to the liability. I am continuing to search for places but have not come up with any place yet that will take a chance on him. > ( ) Volunteer Programs > > > > > > > > Does anyone know of a volunteer program in NH that would be willing to take a chance on a teen with Aspergers? My son was volunteering at a theraputic horse farm but they would not let him volunteer on his own.. either myself or my husband had to be there with him. My son took the winter off to ski on Sundays (because it was the only day we could get with school, etc). When I emailed for him to return to the farm as a volunteer without parents they refused and said that he would not 'thrive' in this environment. He was doing everything they asked and doing it correctly. I asked several times if we could keep the same chores for him and then if he acquires that skill to add a chore to it but they often had him all over the place. He can follow directions, is overly willing to support and help and is mature enough to be left alone. One would think that the people who work there would know a little about the people they serve considering that this farm is FOR children with AS, ADHD and much much more! I am so frustrated right now and I was to scream!! Just goes to show how ignorant and unbendable companies can be... for cryin out loud its a VOLUNTEER position. > > Please if anyone knows of any place could you let me know. He is absolutely dying to get back out there. I have tried several animal shelters, etc but most are 18 and over or more frequently they hear 'Aspergers' and they all of a sudden 'do not need volunteers at this time'. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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