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5 people are interested
Community Outreach Assistant - Saint Paul
ORGANIZATION: Avivo
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5 people are interested
Help us eliminate the stigma that surrounds mental illness and mental health by helping us promote our recovery support services. Volunteers needed to assist promoting program and services to community organizations and individuals using related servces elsewhere in the community. The objective being to increase participation and membership which will stregthen our program and organization. Volunteer Duties could include: Contact and visit community resources that serve similar populations and promote our community support program services. I.E. Shelters, Hospitals and Clinics, etc. Volunteer Requirements Able to interact respectfully and welcoming with people with serious and persistent mental illness, and a variety of disabilities and cultures. Some experience working with people with mental illness is strongly preferred. Able to speak to small groups and one on one. Location and Time Availability Our Crystal and Saint Paul location are both in need of this type of volunteer. Scheduling is flexible but dependent on ability to reach out to community resources and potential program participants.
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About Avivo
Location:
1900 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
Avivo's mission is to increase well-being through recovery and career advancement while working to end homelessness. We envision communities free of health and economic disparities.
Description
Avivo serves nearly 15,000 Minnesotans each year, helping them achieve recovery, stable housing, employment and economic advancement. Founded in 1960, Avivo provides chemical and mental health services, housing support services, career education and employment services. We specialize in helping individuals and families who face personal or systemic barriers - poverty, homelessness, joblessness, chemical addiction or mental health concerns.
Avivo is unique because we pair our services to help individuals achieve lasting success. Our chemical and mental health services include chemical and mental health assessments, substance use disorder treatment (outpatient and residential) for individuals and families, mental health therapy, targeted case management and care coordination. Our ending homelessness services include street outreach for individuals living unsheltered, indoor tiny houses shelter (Avivo Village), hotel-to-home initiatives, transitional recovery housing and housing targeted case management. We operate Avivo Institute of Career & Technical Education which provides short-term training to earn industry credentials that launch individuals on career pathways and living wage jobs. Our full range of employment services customizes support for unemployed and under-employed individuals who are struggling to find work, transition or start their careers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
651/633 University Avenue WSaint Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
June 30, 2015
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Mental Health
- People Skills
- Networking
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 3-15 hours per month, Flexible Scheduling