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2 people are interested
Youth Education Presenter
ORGANIZATION: Preservation of Human Dignity (PHD) Counseling Center
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2 people are interested
PHD's educational outreach department is looking for exceptional volunteer presenters for all four of our prevention curricula. Our focus is to educate adolscents and their parents about healthy sexuality and relationships. The key to our success is our fact-based curricula and the talented presenters that deliver these programs. Our programs are delivered in various schools, homes, and PTO/PTA's throughout the northwest suburbs. If you have experience with youth and are comfortable speaking in front of elementary, middle, and high school students, this could be your calling. Volunteers commit to teaching up to 5 consecutive days for 3 hours each day on average. Minimum commitment is once a month. If you believe you or someone you know has the desire, qualifications, and the commitment to make a difference in our youth's lives, please respond.
Desired qualifications:
-Comfortable with public speaking and able to talk about topics such as sex
-Previous teaching experience or similar public speaking background
-Background in counseling/social work
This is a Skill Based Volunteer. Spanish speaking a plus. Orientation provided.
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About Preservation of Human Dignity (PHD) Counseling Center
Location:
1610 W COLONIAL PKWY, INVERNESS, IL 60067, US
Mission Statement
Preservation of Human Dignity, PHD, affirms the value of the lives of women and families facing the issues of pregnancy and parenting. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for hope and growth through professional counseling, education and integrated support services to meet the unique practical and emotional needs of each individual. PHD empowers adolescents to protect their future goals through healthy sexuality and relationship education and the learning the power of abstinence.
Description
PHD's Professional Counseling services provide support and treatment to those who are pregnant, are parenting a child under the age of three, or have experienced grief due to the loss of a pregnancy or infant. Issues for which we offer professional counseling services include:
- Depression and anxiety during and after the pregnancy period
- Transitioning to parenthood as an individual or couple
- Having an infant in the NICU
- Grief and loss of pregnancy or infant
- Crisis intervention
Support Services
- Case Management: Case Managers are trained volunteers that meet with clients to work on goals, educate through classes and monthly topics regarding pregnancy, parenting, and provide community referrals that may benefit clients and their families.
- Baby & Maternity Closet: PHD's Baby & Maternity Closet offers support to clients who need assistance with basic necessities for themselves and for their children, including gently used maternity, baby, and toddler clothing, diapers, baby food and formula.
Educational Outreach: PHD's Educational Outreach program is about promoting parent/youth communciation through education. Its three components are: successful relationships, healthy sexuality, and anti-bully. Programs are focused on students and parents, and are presented at public, private, and alternative schools, community organizations, and private home sessions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1610 Colonial PkwyInverness, IL 60067
DATE POSTED
January 19, 2016
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- Youth Services
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 3 hours a day up to 5 consecutive days a month