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Parental Stress Line Counselor Next Training 7/24/20 9:30-12noon
ORGANIZATION: Parents Helping Parents
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Parents Helping Parents is a nonprofit offering two services to parents in need: The Parental Stress Line and Parent Support Groups.Our goal is to empower parents to nurture their children, prevent child abuse and build stronger families.
Description:
PHP is seeking volunteer counselors to offer support and act as a listening ear for parents in crisis.
Volunteers do not need prior counseling experience for this opportunity. Volunteers will be trained on crisis intervention and basic counseling techniques at our Watertown office. Once training is complete, calls may be taken at home or on a personal cell phone.
As a Parental Stress Line Counselor, you will learn valuable counseling skills, meet other like-minded volunteers, and be able to give back to your community.
PHP asks volunteers to commit to 50 four-hour shifts OR 20 overnight shifts totaling 200 hours for the year.
To Apply:
You can apply to be a volunteer counselor in one of 3 ways:
Visit our website at www.parentshelpingparents.org, click on the volunteer tab.
Email us at info@parentshelpingparents.org
Call Claudia Vigil at 617-926-5008 x103.
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About Parents Helping Parents
Location:
108 Water Street, Watertown, MA 02472, US
Mission Statement
Parents Helping Parents empowers parents to nurture their children and build stronger families.
Description
Parents Helping Parents (PHP) is the leader in free, high-quality, evidence-based, and trauma-informed emotional support services for parents. We are based in Massachusetts, but receive calls from all across the United States.
PHP provides parental support services through our Parent Stress Line and Support Groups. All services are free, anonymous, confidential, and accessible. We welcome any person seeking support in caring for a child with a specific focus on families involved with the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
From your homeBrookline, MA 02445
DATE POSTED
July 9, 2020
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Psychology
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training
- 3.5 hour-shifts weekly, or one overnight shift every other week.
- 6 hours of training in our office, an online training, plus mentoring by phone