Rising Ground is a human services organization that supports individuals and families in New York City and lower Westchester County by providing the resources and skills needed to help them positively direct their lives. Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground provides therapeutic treatments and trauma-informed supports that meet the physical, mental health, psychological, and educational needs of youth and adults facing a myriad of complex challenges.
Make a difference in shaping a life. Lend your talents to inspire a child, give a boost to a family, cheer a parent and open a door to a new way of seeing the world. You can volunteer with infants and toddlers, teens and tweens or parents and families. You can teach music, read stories, tutor, assist in a classroom, referee a sporting event — or anything else that gives you joy. The opportunities are boundless!
You can volunteer weekdays or weekends, daytime or evenings. Internship opportunities — including for college credit — are available, too. Explore the opportunities and let us know what suits you. We’ll be happy to help you figure out a volunteer opportunity that is right for you.
Visit the website to learn more about current opportunities available — and feel free to suggest your own ideas for how you can help!
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