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17 people are interested
The Den for Grieving Kids: Volunteer Facilitators/Fall training update
ORGANIZATION: Family Centers
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17 people are interested
With over 45 trained volunteer facilitators, the Den for Grieving Kids provides vital services to families in lower Fairfield County creating a safe environment for children, teens, parents and caregivers to discuss their bereavement issues. On-going supervision and instruction help the facilitators develop their capacity to be a helpful presence to the bereaved.
We offer two types of facilitator positions: the nights of service facilitator and the school based group facilitator. Nights of service facilitators are asked to commit to either a Monday or Wednesday evening schedule (meeting twice a month from 6:00-9:00). The evening consists of a meeting between facilitators and staff before and after the group time to prepare and debrief about the interaction with participants.
School based group facilitators commit to a weekly schedule of about one hour onsite at their assigned school. The time for this position varies slightly from week to week so students to do not consistently miss the same class.
The Den offers two annual trainings for volunteers (fall and spring), the next is set for September 2015. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator, please send us an inquiry to discuss a possible training spot.
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About Family Centers
Location:
40 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT 06830, US
Mission Statement
Family Centers' mission is to empower children, adults, families and communities to realize their potential. Our NAEYC accredited preschools, school-based social work, parental education and adolescent counseling services, give families the resources they need to ensure their children have the bright beginnings they deserve. A comprehensive network of counseling and support services is also instrumental in helping families in crisis work toward a successful resolution. Vocational training, housing resources, counseling and self sufficiency programs also help low-income people and those with long-term mental illness realize their dreams of living independently. Meanwhile, our senior outreach programs encourage lifelong learning, socialization and support.
Description
Family Centers is a private, non-profit organization offering education and human services to children, adults and families living in Lower Fairfield County.
More than 3,000 professionals and trained volunteers work together to provide a wide range of responsive, innovative programs
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
40 Arch StreetGreenwich, CT 06830
DATE POSTED
August 11, 2015
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Bereavement Support
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 hours monthly
- The commitment for evening volunteers is six hours per month, the school based volunteers have a wee