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Opportunities Off-CampusSome of the opportunities are with faculty who work in the Buffalo area instead of on campus. Other opportunities are with research programs or community programs operating in the area. Only entries marked with an asterisk (*) are currently accepting applications. Entries without an asterisk will likely accept more applications in the future; Please wait until they have become reactivated to apply. Note that this list is compiled as a service to students and does not include all of the opportunities available. * Posted 2.21.02 Special Friends North Tonawanda City Schools Comprehensive Mental Health Services Pass is a play activity program, with K-3rd graders who are "at-risk" of school failure due to learning problems, being shy-anxious and/or aggressive/acting out. You meet individually with up to 10 identified students for a total of 18-20 sessions over a period of one school year... Time commitment: Typically 2 days per week for student contact, teacher conferences and parent conferences, plus 1/2 day per week (Friday am) for training and supervision. Runs from early September to the first week in May, following the school calender. 450 total hours per year. At the discretion of the University, you might be able to receive credit (e.g., 6 credits per semester). Open to Juniors and Seniors interested in helping professions. Contact for complete information and to schedule a required interview: Dana Hoffman 807-3000 ext.8016 * Posted 2.21.02 Pass Program North Tonawanda City Schools Comprehensive Mental Health Services Pass is a mentoring program, with 6-11th graders who are failing in school and/or imminently at-risk of dropping out. You meet individually with 10-15 identified students for a total of 15-25 sessions over a period of one school year... Time commitment: Typically 2 days per week for student contact, teacher conferences and parent conferences, plus 1/2 day per week (Friday am) for training and supervision. Runs from early September to the first week in May, following the school calender. 450 total hours per year. At the discretion of the University, you might be able to receive credit (e.g., 6 credits per semester). Open to Juniors and Seniors interested in helping professions. Contact for complete information and to schedule a required interview: Dana Hoffman 807-3000 ext.8016 * Posted 1.31.02 The Compeer Program matches volunteers in one-to-one friendly relationships with children and adults striving for good mental health. - Give only a couple hours a month - Join a "winning team" - Gain a new friend - Build memories and experience that will last a lifetime - Receive excellent training and "Compeer Certification" - Receive on-going professional support - Enjoy affiliation with a nationally recognized model program - Gain valuable volunteer experience for your resume - Learn about mental health issues Call Compeer at 883-3331 Or visit the website: www.compeerwest.org E-mail: staff@compeerwest.org * Posted 2.15.02 Special Friends Program Lancaster Central School District Child Associate Internship Program Child Associates are typically assigned to work in one elementary school with 5-7 students. These meetings take place either individually or in small groups for one-half hour on a weekly basis from October through early May... There are a number of entry requirements, including a screening process, submission of a resume and references... and more. Contact for complete information information: Lynn Harrington, Program Coordinator 200 Oxford Avenue Lancaster, NY 14086 Phone: 683-4444 ext. 205 Fax: 683-4447 Send comments to: psych@buffalo.edu |
