Make a positive difference in the life of an older adult as a Senior Peer Counselor. Senior Peer Counseling is a one-on-one and group service provided by trained volunteers in San Mateo County. As a volunteer you receive FREE training and professional support, while you offer confidential emotional support, encouragement, and understanding for one hour a week to older adults facing challenges such as loneliness, depression, grief, isolation from family & friends, loss and life changes. Support is offered in Cantonese, English, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog and to the LGBTQAI+ community.
Training starts: In English March 30, 2021- April 28, 2021 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:30am - 12 :30pm. Call Ann @ 650-403-4300 ext,4322 or email: ablickhamer@peninsulafamilyservice.org for information or to obtain an application.
Training in Spanish will be in the summer. Dates TBD. Call Rosa @ 650-403-4300 ext.4321 or email: rcarrera@peninsulafamilyservice.org for information.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Peninsula Family Service
Location:
24 Second Avenue, San Mateo,, CA 94401, US
Mission Statement
Peninsula Family Service strengthens the community by providing children, families, and older adults the support and tools to realize their full potential and lead healthy, stable lives.
Description
The Senior Peer Counseling Program is a one-on-one and group service provided by trained volunteers who offer confidential emotional support, guidance and empathy to older adults facing challenges such as loneliness, depression, grief, isolation from family and friends and life changes
Peer counselors develop a special bond of trust with older adults who share similar age, experience, values, wisdom and/or culture. Peer Counseling is available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Filipino and to the LGBTQAI+ community.
LGBTQ+
People with Disabilities
Seniors
WHEN
Tue Mar 30, 2021 - Wed Apr 28, 2021
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
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DATE POSTED
February 11, 2021
SKILLS
Bereavement Support
Counseling / Mental Health
Bilingual
Cantonese / Mandarin
English
Spanish
GOOD FOR
People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
Must be at least 55
Orientation or Training
One hour a week to visit client.
Attend clinical supervision group 1x a month for 2 hours.
