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10 people are interested
Join us in stopping suicide in the Pittsburgh region and beyond
ORGANIZATION: AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Western PA chapter is looking for volunteers to work with us in educating the public and preventing suicide in all populations.
Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.AFSP engages with families, mental health professionals, community and local business leaders, school administrators and others interested in preventing suicide.
We need ongoing volunteers to assist in the Out of The Darkness Walk, prevention events and education events. We meet at the Carnegie Library on the South side approximately every 6 weeks to plan and execute our programs. We are not a support group organization. We focus on education and prevention.
The first step in volunteering is to e mail afsp.westernpavolunteer@gmail.com and expressing your interest in working with us. Even a few hours a month can really help us execute more programs in the Western PA area.
Single day volunteer opportunities are available with our community walks, campus walks and surivors of suicide loss day.
More opportunities with AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Location:
120 WALL ST FL 29, NEW YORK, NY 10005, US
Mission Statement
Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide Whether you’ve lost someone or are struggling with suicidal thinking--you are not alone. We bring people who have been affected by suicide out of the darkness, and give them opportunities to help others.
Description
To fully achieve its mission, AFSP engages in the following Five Core Strategies:
- Fund scientific research
- Offer educational programs for professionals
- Educate the public about mood disorders and suicide prevention
- Promote policies and legislation that impact suicide and prevention
- Provide programs and resources for survivors of suicide loss and people at risk, and involve them in the work of the Foundation
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2205 East Carson StreetPittsburgh, PA 15203
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 1.5 hour meetings every 6 weeks, other as needed
- We ask that all volunteers be at least 2 years out from a sucide loss if they have suffered one.