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42 people are interested
Mental Health Services Act Volunteer and Training Program and the Shasta MHSA Academy
ORGANIZATION: Shasta County Mental Health, Adult Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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42 people are interested
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for individuals to enrich their lives and the lives of others while receiving hands-on training, education and orientation into the public mental health field. Participants may choose to volunteer occasionally at community events and/or on a more regular basis at the community mental health building.
We also have a comprehensive training program is available to eligible individuals interested in becoming peer mentors and/or developing skills necessary for entry-level positions in to the public mental health field. This program, The MHSA Academy is 65-hours long and applications to the program are taken on an on-going basis.
More opportunities with Shasta County Mental Health, Adult Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Shasta County Mental Health, Adult Services
Location:
2640 Breslauer Way, Redding, CA 96001, US
Mission Statement
To create meaningful opportunities for people to give back to their community, learn more about what it is like to work in the public mental health field, gain valuable hands-on training and experience, and serve as an example of wellness, resiliency, and recovery.
Description
Since early 2013, the MHSA Volunteer Program has been providing individuals a chance to give back to their community while gaining valuable work experience. The Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for people to enrich their lives and the lives of others by serving as a living example of wellness, resiliency, and recovery.
Participation in the MHSA Volunteer Program is designed to also provide knowledge of the public mental health system and to help build employment skills. MHSA Volunteers will also have access to hands-on training programs that provide the skills and education necessary to meet the qualifications listed for entry-level public mental health employment. Participants may choose to volunteer occasionally at community events and/or on a more regular basis.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2640 Breslauer WayRedding, CA 96001
DATE POSTED
December 12, 2016
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Mentoring
- Community Outreach
- Group Facilitation
- Data Entry
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Variable