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3 people are interested
Peer Supporter
ORGANIZATION: Burns Recovered
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3 people are interested
This volunteer opportunity is for a Peer Supporter of Burn Patients and Survivors. We are looking for burn survivors, 18 years of age or older, with a willingness to give back and help support other burn survivors in their recovery. Must go through training and meet Mercy Hospital requirements for Volunteers.
We ask that this wonderful volunteer also attend the monthly Support Group meetings and/or other BRSG events, like the incredible Midwest Children’s Burn Camp. This volunteer must be post-injury for at least 1 year.
Purpose and Objectives of the Peer Support Program:
- To provide burn patients with compassion and active listening.
- To provide one’s own story of survival; as appropriate, in order to help with the adjustment and coping of the burn injury.
- To support and inspire patients to make the most of their recovery.
- To provide accurate and supportive knowledge about burns, procedures, treatments, etc.
- Refer patient or family to the appropriate professional, when the situation is warranted.
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About Burns Recovered
Location:
6220 S Lindbergh Blvd, Suite 203, Saint Louis, MO 63123, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Burns Recovered (BRSG.org) is to support burn survivors in their recovery; to assist medical facilities in the care of burns; and to prevent injury and death from burns through community education and outreach.
Description
Burns Recovered (BRSG) began in 1983 with a group of burn survivors and the assistance of members of the burn care team at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center. BRSG includes a dynamic team of individuals from the public, corporate, medical and fire service communities who are committed to providing support and hope in the journey of recovery from the trauma of burns. We help those injured by burns to make the transition from burn victims to burn survivors.
Receiving Benefit from our fundraising efforts:
- Midwest Children’s Burn Camp
- Prevention/Education and other Public Awareness Programs
- Scholarship Program
- Housing Assistance Fund
- Support in the Rehabilitation of Burn Survivors
- School Re-entry
- Young Adults Burns Survivor Retreat
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6220 S Lindbergh BlvdSuite 203Saint Louis, MO 63123
DATE POSTED
July 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Patient Care
- People Skills
- Psychology
- Healthcare
- Crisis Counseling
- Case Work / Management
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- flexible, 2-3 hours per week preferred
- Become a volunteer through Mercy Hospital too