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87 people are interested
Befriender
ORGANIZATION: Survivors of Torture International
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87 people are interested
Befrienders are matched with a SURVIVORS' client in order to help to welcome them to the San Diego community. The goals of the program are to: 1) help build clients' self-esteem and empower them to live independently in their new communities and 2) build awareness about survivors and give local community members an opportunity to help address their needs. The nature of the friendship is shaped by the specific needs and interests of both the Client/Friend and the Volunteer/Befriender. It generally includes a combination of social and advocacy-related activities like meeting for coffee, attending free events, practicing English or learning to use the bus system. The recommended commitment is 6-8 hrs/month for 6 months.
More opportunities with Survivors of Torture International
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Survivors of Torture International
Location:
PO Box 151240, San Diego, CA 92110, US
Mission Statement
Survivors of Torture International exists to: (1) facilitate the healing of torture survivors and their families; (2) educate professionals and the public about torture and its consequences; (3) advocate for the abolition of torture.
Description
Survivors of Torture, International is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for survivors of politically-motivated torture and their families who live in San Diego County. Since 1997, SURVIVORS has helped more than 3,000 torture survivors and newcomer youth from more than 80 countries to recover from their traumas through a holistic program including medical, dental, psychiatric, psychological, legal and social services. SURVIVORS empowers torture survivors to reclaim the strength and vitality that were stolen from them by brutal dictators and governments. The specialized care SURVIVORS provides these vulnerable individuals helps them to become self-sufficient and healthy members of their families and of our community.
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depends on friendship matchSan Diego, CA 92110
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2018
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