Drop in learning centers provide English as a second language tutoring and conversational groupsfor beginner to advanced learners. Some sites offer child care, locations throughout Dutchess County. Not applicable

For individuals looking to obtain valuable work experience or to contribute to the conservation of New York State's environment, a variety of volunteer opportunities are available at DEC.

Trust Services – NYSARC Trust Services has been administering supplemental needs trusts since 1972, offering several trust programs, including first-party pooled trusts, a third-party pooled trust, and individual trusts. These programs qualify as supplemental needs trusts allowing the disabled individual to maintain eligibility for Medicaid, SSI, and/or other government benefits. Trust funds are used to enhance the quality of life of the disabled beneficiary. The programs are open to individuals with varying disabilities.

Community Trust I

Self-settled trust

$200 one-time enrollment fee - non-refundable

Minimum deposit: $300

$25 annual fee charged every July for accounting

$1/month Allocation Fee

Co-trustee fee of 0.75% annually charged at monthly rate of .0625% based upon balance at end of preceding month

Plus, the greater of:

0.9% annual rate, charged monthly at .075% of average monthly assets OR

Flat fee of $10/mo.

Intended for lump-sums, not monthly spend-down

Remainder at beneficiary's death is retained by trustee

Community Trust II

Self-settled trust

$200 one-time enrollment fee - non-refundable

DOUBLE the monthly spend-down, of which one month is available to pay expenses. The 2nd month must be on deposit like a security deposit

$50 annual fee charged every July for accounting

$1/month Allocation Fee

Pro rata share of annual audit, tax preparation costs for Trust

Co-trustee fee of 0.75% annually charged at monthly rate of .0625% based upon balance at end of preceding month

Plus, the greater of:

0.9% annual rate, charged monthly at .075% of average monthly assets OR

Flat fee ranging from $30-$240 depending upon amount of monthly contribution (for contributions over $4,000, contact NYSARC to determine fee)(Fee schedule posted online)

Community Trust III

Self-settled trust

No enrollment fee

Minimum deposit: $250,000

Intended for lump-sums, not monthly spend-down

Monthly fee of 0.06% or 0.075% depending upon balance, plus trustee bank fee not to exceed 0.0625%

(0.75% annually)

Remainder at beneficiary's death is subject to Medicaid recovery, but any amount remaining after that goes 25% to NYSARC and 75% to designated beneficiaries

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Volunteers facilitate support groups, answer phones, participate in fundraising endeavors, staff the hotline and perform a variety of office tasks. Call for details

Serves:St Regis Falls, Towns of Waverly, Dickinson, Northern Santa Clara, and neighboring St. Lawrence County Towns.

Recruit volunteers to help with fund raising, and in various activities and programs with energy and enthusiasm. Call for details

High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care's program for bereaved persons is open to anyone who has experienced the death of a spouse, parent, significant person, child, friend, or relative. They offer insight and suggestions for moving through the grieving process associated with the loss of someone you love. No previous affiliation with hospice is required. Groups will have a topic to help guide the group process.

Serves: Brushton Village, Towns of Bangor, Moira and Brandon

Offers opportunities for individuals in the community including young adults to volunteer and train as an emergency medical technician, and help respond to emergency calls, and be involved in local events. Handicap accessible

Provides daily phone calls by senior volunteers to homebound seniors who would benefit from the socialization and the monitoring of their well being. Call for volunteer opportunities. (631)979-9490.