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Leander House
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
Long term type  | LTEG |
| Project theme | Disabilities |
| Project language(s) | English |
| Local language(s) | English |
| Work start | 2018-09-01 |
| Work end | 2019-08-31 |
| Duration | accepting applications ongoing for placements starting Sept 2018 |
| Application info | require 2 reference letters and a photo. Skype interview if we feel the applicant might be a good fit. After the interview, Decision within 1 week. |
| Project description | Leander House is a residential lifesharing organization for adults with developmental disabilities. It is made up of and affiliated with 7 lifesharing houses in the S. Berkshire region of New England, which is 2 ½ hours from NYC and Boston. 2 of the houses are within walking distance to downtown of Great Barrington, MA. 2 houses are situated on a farm, offering animal and garden work, to the residents and volunteers. In addition to the host family, each house has 2-3 residents and 1-3 volunteers. See www.leanderhouse.org and www.highspirit.org for more information. |
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