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39 people are interested
Women's Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Jericho Road Community Health Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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39 people are interested
Duties: The Priscilla Project is an in-home visiting program in which volunteer mentors provide friendship/support to pregnant women throughout their pregnancy and postpartum period, while connecting women and their families with resources in the community. This can include assisting with WIC shopping/appointments, visiting donation centers, and accompanying the client to doctor's appointments/hospital visits.
Who you'll work with: At-risk and socially isolated pregnant women in the Buffalo area
Requirements: Female, at least 21 years old
People with the following skills/experience would be great here: Experience in women's health/breastfeeding education/mentoring and familiarity with navigating the healthcare system and working in multicultural settings are helpful but not required.
More opportunities with Jericho Road Community Health Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Jericho Road Community Health Center
Location:
184 Barton St, Buffalo, NY 14213, US
Mission Statement
We care for our communities and advocate for systemic health equity in order to demonstrate the unconditional love of Jesus. Our vision is for individuals, families, and communities to become healthy and whole.
Description
In addition to providing excellent medical care, we have developed a wide array of community development programs, seeking to address the needs of those we serve more holistically. We offer culturally and linguistically appropriate programming with interpreters of over 24 languages and/or dialects. We actively engage a very diverse staff that represents the ethnicities we serve in order to form a bridge of trust with Buffalo's many communities. Our current volunteer opportunities include: Priscilla Project of Buffalo, Vive, and Spiritual CareVolunteers bring critical energy, skill, time, and resources to Jericho Road. Through meaningful opportunities, we are sharing Jesus’ love in tangible ways, helping our neighbors to overcome the barriers of poverty they face, and participating in mutual transformation.
VOLUNTEERS MUST COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AT WWW.JRCHC.ORG
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
233 West Ferry StreetBuffalo, NY 14213
DATE POSTED
December 12, 2023
SKILLS
- Case Work / Management
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum time commitment: 1-2 hours every week until your match is at least six months postpartum