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42 people are interested
Mentors Wanted
ORGANIZATION: Compeer of Greater Buffalo
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42 people are interested
Serving Buffalo and all of Erie County, Compeer matches volunteers in one-to-one friendship and mentoring relationships with children, adults and seniors striving for optimal mental health and a high quality of life. The consistent, caring relationships formed between volunteers and their friends foster a sense of belonging, trust and self-esteem in the people referred to the program.
Since 1985, Compeer has been promoting "recovery through the healing power of friendship". Consider joining the over 300 current volunteers who make the difference each day and proudly claim their membership in the Compeer Family of Friends!
More opportunities with Compeer of Greater Buffalo
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Compeer of Greater Buffalo
Location:
1179 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14217, US
Mission Statement
Promoting good mental health through meaningful friendships.
Description
Compeer Buffalo operates four core programs, each focusing on friendship and supportive relationships to encourage mental wellness. These include one-on-one volunteer mentoring, group mentoring social activities, school-based mentoring, and Mental Health Education (including the evidenced based curriculum for Mental Health First Aid). Volunteers become positive role models, help raise self-esteem, increase social and communication skills, and encourage independence for their Compeer friends. The relationship between volunteers and their friends encourages a sense of belonging, trust, respect, hope, support, and empowerment.
The Compeer model of one-to-one support is an evidenced based program that was recognized in 2007 by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - a branch of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - as an evidenced based program under the National Registry of Evidenced based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Erie CountyBuffalo, NY 14221
DATE POSTED
May 14, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18