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64 people are interested
Board Member
ORGANIZATION: CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties
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64 people are interested
CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties, a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline and information and referral service, is currently seeking members for its Board of Directors. Individuals should be enthusiastic and dynamic with a desire to serve. An interest in fundraising is essential. Candidates should be innovative, have connections in the community and a willingness to solicit contributions, organize fundraisers and identify potential sources of growth and income. Additionally, a belief in CONTACT's mission, programs and services is required and must have a commitment to increasing awareness to further expand our reach.
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About CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties
Location:
P.O. Box 1121, Toms River, NJ 08754, US
Mission Statement
CONTACT of Ocean and Monmouth Counties, a non profit, charitable organization, provides trained telephone listeners who respond to human needs 24 hours every day. This volunteer based organization offers free confidential crisis intervention, information on available resources, and referral to community services.
Description
CONTACT is simply people helping people. CONTACT volunteers field calls in a caring, non-judgmental manner. It is CONTACT's belief that each of us has the ability to use our own energy to find solutions. Through intensive training volunteers develop empathetic listening skills to help callers determine their feelings, identify options, and find their strengths to resolve problems. We also make referrals, when appropriate, to various community services that are available to the caller.
CONTACT training is 12 weeks of classroom instruction, one night a week, for 12 weeks or twice a week for 6 weeks depending on which training period followed by an apprenticeship period. CONTACT training emphasizes active listening skills while taking time out to identify the special needs of our callers. Group discussions address topics such as loneliness, depression, grief, marriage/family, substance abuse and domestic violence. We require our volunteers to work three, four hour shifts per month.
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P.O. Box 1121Toms River, NJ 08754
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
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