Volunteer Programs

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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'.