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L P S S , I n c . Lambda Peer Support Services, serving the LGBTQ community since 1985. LPSS, Inc.: 7 Holland Avenue, White Plains, N.Y. 10603 * (914) 514-3220 * Email: lambdapeers@aol.com * Website: www.lambdapeers.org LPSS, Inc provides workshops, discussion and in focus groups, Holiday Connections activities and other programs to the LGBTQ Community of Westchester County and surrounding areas. All activities are conducted by trained peer facilitators under the ongoing supervision of certified clinicians. Lambda Peer Support Services strive to erase stereotypes about homosexuality and reduce the pain caused by homophobia, discrimination and prejudice.
Introducing the LPSS, “Extended - Hand Program” The LGBTQ Community “Extended - Hand Program” is being developed out of the concerns/needs expressed by Lambda Peer Support Services group participants. The program will mirror the “Caregivers Program” of Sage, using the guidelines provided by the Merrin Institute at Dorot, “Portraits of Friendly Visiting” handbook.
Once the program is implemented, we hope to connect an LGBTQ person’s need with a volunteer’s ability/availability. Prospective volunteers and clients will be screened prior to acceptance into the program. Some of the services we hope to provide are: * Providing transportation (to & from) for doctor appointments, medical procedures etc. * Visiting individuals who are in the hospital, nursing homes or homebound. * Making “check in” phone calls. Other services may follow, depending upon need and again, our ability/availability to provide.
The LPSS “Extended Hand Program” is interested in creating a data base, starting with those members of the LGBTQ Community who would be willing to volunteer for the program. Please be aware that all volunteers must: * be 18 years of age or older. * complete volunteer training and participate in an on-going supervision program. * if providing transportation, be properly licensed and insured.
Please fill out the Questionnaire on the back of this page and return completed forms to LPSS, Inc., 7 Holland Avenue, White Plains, N.Y. 10603.
On behalf of all the LGBTQ Community your efforts will reach, thank you.
Lambda Peer Support Services “Extended - Hand Program” Questionnaire
Please print clearly: Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone Number: Home: ____________________________ Cell : ____________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________________
Please check all areas below that express your volunteer interests. _____ * I can provide transportation (to & from) doctor appointments, medical procedures etc. _____ * I can visit individuals who are in the hospital, nursing homes or homebound. _____ * I can make “check in” phone calls. _____ * I can _____________________________________________. ( Your Suggestion) _____* I can work on the administrative committee of this program. (For example: data base maintenance, coordinate volunteer & client assignments, training/supervision program etc.)
I can be available to volunteer: _____ * Day, _____ * Evening, _____ * Night, _____ * Weekends
Comments/Suggestions:______________________________________
Thank you for your continued support of LPSS, Inc. Lambda Peer Support Services, serving the LGBTQ community since 1985. LPSS, Inc.: 7 Holland Avenue, White Plains, N.Y. 10603 * (914) 514-3220 * Email: lambdapeers@aol.com * Website: www.lambdapeers.org |
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