Franklin County LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) is seeking volunteers to receive training and join the team. We are looking to increase our First Responder program with reliable and passionate volunteers.
The First Responder team requires two roles for the program to be able to provide support for survivors of suicide loss immediately or soon after their loss through working with the coroner's office. The two roles needed for our First Responder program are:
On-call Phone Dispatcher
On-call First Responders (we respond in teams of two and teams always include a survivor of suicide loss.
*We have a critical need for qualified volunteers to be available on weekdays. Even one weekday a week would be greatly helpful*
The Phone Dispatcher volunteer opportunity can be fulfilled virtually - no physical presence needed -- but must reside in central Ohio.
The team is in need of volunteers to be available by telephone for a designated period to receive calls from the Coroner’s office. The Volunteer LOSS Phone Dispatcher captures critical data from the Coroner's office and dispatches 2-3 LOSS Team members to the scene.
This role requires good organizational and communication skills to serve a vital function in providing service to newly bereaved survivors.
This role also requires an understanding of the geography of Columbus and neighboring suburbs.
To learn more or volunteer with LOSS, email sarah@franklincountyloss.org or register for our next volunteer information session.
*You will need to live in the Franklin County Ohio area to be an eligible volunteer
About LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Community Services
Location:
3040 Riverside Drive, Suite 224, Columbus, OH 43221, US
Mission Statement
LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Community Services exists to be an instillation of hope to those bereaved by suicide.
Description
LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Community Services is a survivor-led peer support organization.
Trained volunteers - many of whom are survivors of a suicide loss - provide immediate assistance to the newly bereaved to help them cope with the trauma of their loss.
LOSS trained volunteers can also meet with survivors in the weeks and months to come. Suicide grief can be different from other types of losses. Often suicide survivors feel isolated - like no one understands their grief. Connecting with someone who has a similar lived experience can be encouraging and provide a sense of "normalcy" in a very difficult, uncomfortable journey.
LOSS provides follow-up contact with survivors by sending cards, free resource materials and providing connections to local services and support groups in the Franklin County community. There are many other opportunities to serve. Visit our website to register for an upcoming Information Session.
LOSS also hosts Remembrance Events and Support Groups
Community
Crisis Support
Disaster Relief
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
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DATE POSTED
December 29, 2020
SKILLS
Disaster Relief Call Center
Office Reception
Disaster Response
Executive Admin
Google Apps
Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Time commitment is flexible
*You will need to live in the Franklin County Ohio area to be an eligible volunteer
