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4 people are interested
Peer 2 Peer
ORGANIZATION: Stanislaus County
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4 people are interested
Volunteer Peer 2 Peers are trained to provide emotional support to those experiencing distress due to health problems, grief, loss of a loved one, depression, anxiety or other difficulty. All volunteers must be 55 or older and complete 30 hours of training. Training classes will begin April 7th, 2015.Classes run 3 hours long and will be hosted on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am-12pm. Trainings will include guest speakers from experts in the fields of psychology, aging, health and fitness, grief, and depression as well as Area Agency on Aging staff. Each volunteer must complete a 1-hour long orientation with the volunteer coordinator prior to training. Once training is completed volunteers are required to attend supervision meetings the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month and visit clients weekly for 6-8 weeks for a minimum of 1 hour. Volunteer are supervised by an ASW (Associate Clinical Social Worker) Mileage reimbursement is available. Volunteers must complete a livescan (cost is covered by agency). For more information please contact Julia Washington, Volunteer Coordinator: 209-525-4613.
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About Stanislaus County
Location:
1010 10th Street, Suite 2300, Modesto, CA 95354, US
Mission Statement
Stanislaus County serves the public interest by promoting public health, safety, welfare and the local economy in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
Description
Stanislaus County is located in Central California. With over 530,000 people calling this area home, its communities reflect a region rich in diversity and a strong sense of community. Stanislaus County is within 90 minutes of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Silicon Valley, Sacramento, the Sierra Mountains and California's Central Coast. It is also within a five-hour drive to Los Angeles. Two of California's north-south routes intersect the area: Interstate 5 and Highway 99. The mild Mediterranean climate, rich soils, and ample water make this County one of the best agricultural areas in the world, positioning it as a global center for agribusiness. The County averages just 12 inches of rainfall each year and experiences a full spectrum of the seasons. Temperatures range from an average low of 38 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, to an average high of 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the spring and fall, and to an average high in the 90's during the summer months.
Stanislaus County is being discovered by companies of all types as a great place to do business. E & J Gallo Winery, Foster Farms, Frito-Lay, Sconza Chocolate, and Medic Alert all call Stanislaus County home.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
121 Downey Ave Suite 102Modesto, CA 95354
DATE POSTED
April 2, 2015
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Problem Solving
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Bereavement Support
- Life Coaching
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Mileage reimbursement available Ability to attend 1st & 3rd Thursday meetings Willingness to help