- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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60 people are interested
Peer Counselor
ORGANIZATION: Lyme Disease Resource Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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60 people are interested
Ideal candidates will have commitment, savvy diplomatic skills, integrity, and a passion for improving the lives of people affected by Lyme and tick borne illness.
PEER COUNSELORTraining Provided
DUTIES:
Conduct one-on-one support meetings developing strategies and sharing resources for living well. Generate client information on LDRC intake form. Conduct assessments and provide feedback to the client, and the care partner/family. Commit to one year of service.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have experienced some form of Tick-Borne Illness. Empathetic listener who motivates clients to take action. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Comfortable reading databases. Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Office and Google products. Exhibit a high degree of ethics and integrity in dealing with personal data.
A top-notch peer support counselor should be able to easily identify warning signs in clients and provide resources for effective interventions and emotional support.
Ability to research and identify new resources a plus!
More opportunities with Lyme Disease Resource Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Lyme Disease Resource Center
Location:
37 Bridge St., #171, Northampton, MA 01061, US
Mission Statement
Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. is an all-volunteer community-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2013. All of our services are FREE! Our Mission is to be a peer guided, supportive and safe place for those living with Lyme Disease and their care partners, sharing strategies and resources for living well.
Description
Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. is a non-profit community-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2013
Our Vision is:
"...to provide clients their families and care partners with tick-borne disease a place to find guidance and emotional support on a path to wellness"
"...to educate the community by providing: material, forums and workshops on the issues surrounding tick-borne disease."
"...to advocate for better education, knowledge, treatment and awareness of tick-borne diseases."
"...to connect tick-borne disease support and educational groups across Massachusetts and beyond."
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 17, 2023
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Data Entry
- People Skills
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per shift, all-virtual via phone, Zoom, and Google Meet. Text and email offered as optional communication at client request. Schedule is flexible and will be at client and volunteer's discretion.
- Knowledge of Lyme Disease and Tick borne illness as well as a an empathetic personality. Ability to find creative solutions and resources for difficult problems. Ability to mindfully listen to client concerns and story.