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22 people are interested
Peer Volunteer Staff
ORGANIZATION: The Wellbeing Initiative Inc.
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22 people are interested
The Orchard is a peer-led community center dedicated to providing an inviting, judgment-free space for people with mental health challenges to support each other in recovery. Together, we have created a coffee house style environment where access to resources, support groups, computers & Internet, free, coffee, and more is offered throughout the week. A state cerrtified Peer Support & Wellness Specialist is also available throughout the day to offer a listening ear, explore options in a crisis, or talk through a difficult situation. As a volunteer, The Orchard will offer you a chance to use your own lived experience to build connections with and walk along side others who are facing similar experiences. Your most difficult days will become the inspiration for someone else to discover their own inner strength and courage. Being a volunteer at The Orchard means using the expertise you have gained through your own journey to walk along side others who long to know that they are not alone. An Orchard volunteer is dedicated to their recovery, excited to share their journey and learn from their peers, and will protect every member’s right to be the expert in their own recovery.
More opportunities with The Wellbeing Initiative Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Wellbeing Initiative Inc.
Location:
1311 M Street, LINCOLN, NE 68508, US
Mission Statement
The Mission of Wellbeing Initiative is to empower individuals living with mental health challenges to reach their fullest potential. We strive to do this by supporting our member’s right to be the expert in their own recovery. The Vision of Wellbeing Initiative is to provide our members with access to comprehensive programs, education, and opportunities for growth that will produce a well-established community of peers capable of affecting positive change and growth in mental health services across the state. The Values Philosophy of Wellbeing Initiaitve is based in the belief that a well-informed, adequately supported, and purpose-driven community of peers will result in a higher quality of life, greater independance, and more effective use of professional services. Wellbeing Initiative is striving to provide alternatives to higher levels of care, fight stigma, address institutionalize thinking and language, and promote self-advocacy.
Description
The Orchard is a program of The Wellbeing Iniative and is peer run non-profit organization located in the downtown area of Lincoln, NE. Membership is for anyone who struggles, or has struggled with a mental health challenge, trauma, or substance abuse. We are a community of people facing mental health challenges that can come connect with others who have had similar experiences in a recovery focused enviornment. We help to connect those who need help to an agency that can help. We offer free coffee, peer support, and a safe place to be without being labeled or judged.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
The Orchard300 S. 13th StLincoln, NE 68508
DATE POSTED
October 18, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- People Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Visual Arts
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 19
- Orientation or Training
- 2-20 hrs/week