PRO-ACT
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Employment
- Homeless & Housing
- Women
Location
1701 W. Lehigh AveUnit 6Philadelphia, PA 19132 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of PRO-ACT is to mobilize, educate and advocate for positive change so that stigma and discrimination for alcoholism and drug addiction end and to ensure hope, health and justice for those affected by this disease.
Description
PRO-ACT is Philadelphia and the surrounding area's home for Peer to Peer recovery support services. PRO-ACT is a volunteer operated program, the instrumental tools vital to the success of the organization. As a volunteer, you may support the program in administration, committees, recovery coaching, facilitation, facility operations community events or special events.
Some services that PRCC/PRO-ACT has to offer are:
Peer-facilitated Recovery Support Meetings/Groups (for a list look at the Calendars, don't forget 3 rd Street)
Education, Career Planning and Resources Identification
Recovery Coaching or Mentoring
24/hr Information and Referral (800-221-6333)
Gender-Specific Support Groups
Volunteer Training Opportunities
Life Skills
Family Education Program
Alcohol and Drug Free Social Events
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Important requirements of the volunteer program include:
You must be at least 16 years of age or older.
Complete a background check.
Supply three reputable references.
Volunteering a minimum of two hours per month.
Remaining active for at least one year.
Being knowledgeable of and adhering to all PRO-ACT policies and procedures.
Please direct any questions, issues, concerns or ideas to the Coordinator of Volunteer Services.