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ORGANIZATION: The Heron - Guidance Care Center Inc

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Boost your resume, put your theory into practice and gain further experience in mental health as a volunteer at our Assisted Living Facility for 16 adults with mental illness, homelessness and substance abuse issues.

Volunteers must be 18 or older and be willing to commit to a 6 or 12-month placement and work a 40 hour week in exchange for room and board and a weekly food allowance. We assist International volunteers and assist with visa preparation and travel expenses.

Volunteers supervise and assist our residents in daily activities such as transportation to appointments, supported employment, life skills, assistance with medication, cooking, cleaning bedrooms, laundering clothes, personal hygiene skills and recreational activities. Volunteers are also responsible for accurate resident record keeping, office & keyworker duties. There is room for volunteers to utilize their own skills or specialize in positions such as Activities Coordinator

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About The Heron - Guidance Care Center Inc

Location:

The Heron, 67 Coco Plum Drive, Marathon, FL 33050, US

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: WestCare empowers everyone with whom we come into contact to engage in a process of healing, growth and change benefiting themselves, their families, coworkers and communities. Our Vision: WestCare devotes our best collective and individual efforts toward "uplifting the human spirit" by consistently improving, expanding and strengthening the quality, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of everything we do in building for the future.

Description

The Heron is a program of the Guidance Care Center Inc. and provides housing and supportive services to adults diagnosed with a mental illness. We have been operating since 1988 and offer a volunteer program to both US citizens and international volunteers.

CAUSE AREAS

Homeless & Housing
People with Disabilities
Homeless & Housing, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Guidance Care Center Inc - The Heron67 Coco Plum DriveMarathon,, FL 33050

(24.72959,-81.01366)
 

SKILLS

  • Mental Health
  • Cooking / Catering
  • Elder care
  • Bus/Van Driving
  • Case Work / Management

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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