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92 people are interested
** Join Exhale. Become an After-Abortion Counselor! **
ORGANIZATION: Exhale
Please visit the new page to apply.
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92 people are interested
"Being there for women and men who are processing any aspect of their abortion experience is purposeful, and it allows me to spend time with truly extraordinary people. Our callers are phenomenally brave, loving, and generous in spirit, and the Exhale staff and volunteer team are, too! It's a pleasure to give my time through Exhale. " - Susan, Talkline Counselor
Exhale is now accepting applications to volunteer for our award-winning, national, multilingual, free, confidential, well-respected after-abortion talkline.
* Are you seeking a rewarding volunteer experience?
* Would you be excited to develop and practice counseling skills?
* Would you like to take leadership to bring peace to the abortion wars by connecting with real people in a compassionate way?
* Are you interested in being a part of an innovative organization with a national impact?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the Exhale Peer Counselor Program may be the perfect place for you! We provide excellent training, valuable experience, a dynamic community and leadership opportunities to those accepted into our program.
Our next 60-hour training begins September 19th, and meets on select Tuesdays and Thursdays (6pm-9pm) and Saturdays (10am-4pm) through November 19th. Applicants should be able to attend training sessions in downtown Oakland, CA and make a 12-month service commitment after training ends. PLEASE NOTE: The training location is different from our mailing address.
Role of volunteers: supporting women and their loved ones on the Exhale after-abortion talk-line; practicing Pro-Voice listening and sharing.
Additional opportunities: We consider volunteers to be significant stakeholders in the organization. Volunteers have a variety of ways to give input and take leadership, such as: giving feedback to staff; moderating our private online community; becoming Pro-Voice Ambassadors; and formal Leadership Positions.
Bilingual volunteers are particularly encouraged to apply, especially those who speak Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Stipends are offered to bilingual volunteers, and to parents needing childcare. Men are welcome, as the after-abortion talkline is available to both women and men.
The deadline to apply is September 9th. Early applications are given priority.
For more information, please contact:
Danielle Thomas, Senior Manager, National Programs
510-446-7900 ext. 303
danielle@exhaleprovoice.org
ABOUT US:
Exhale is the nation's first and only organization that was created specifically to meet the emotional needs of women, girls and their loved ones after an abortion. Since 2002 we have provided free, confidential and non-judgmental support to thousands of women and men through our after-abortion counseling talkline.
1-866-4EXHALE (1-866-439-4253) Mon-Fri, 5 - 10 PM & Sat-Sun, 12 noon - 10 PM
Check us out online!
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ExhaleProVoice
Twitter: @ExhaleProVoice
Website: www.exhaleprovoice.org
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About Exhale
Location:
1714 Franklin Street, #100-141, Oakland, CA 94612, US
Mission Statement
Exhale creates a social climate where each person's unique experience with abortion is supported, respected and free from stigma. Exhale provides services, training and education to empower individuals, families and communities to achieve post-abortion health and well-being.
Description
Exhale is the nation's first organization designed specifically to meet the emotional needs of women and girls after an abortion. Exhale provides free, anonymous and confidential non-judgmental emotional support, resources and information to women and girls who have had abortions and to their partners, allies, friends and family members.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Downtown, then by phoneOakland, CA 94612
DATE POSTED
August 7, 2015
SKILLS
- Storytelling
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One Year