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15 people are interested
Appointment Accompaniment
ORGANIZATION: Survivors of Torture International
Please visit the new page to apply.
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15 people are interested
Appointment Accompaniment volunteers are responsible for assisting SURVIVORS' clients with their appointments. The goals of the program are to: 1) provide moral support for the client by sitting with client for appointment/waiting time 2) serve as support in navigating public assistance process 3) provide transportation to appointment as needed. Brief training will be provided. The recommended commitment is 3-9 hours per month. One time or sporadic commitment also possible.
The Agency is an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against employees, applicants for employment, individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns or volunteers based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to, their actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), age (40 or over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. For purposes of this policy, discrimination on the basis of "national origin" also includes harassment against an individual because that person holds or presents the California driver's license issued to those who cannot document their lawful presence in the United States. All such harassment is prohibited. All such discrimination is unlawful and all persons involved in the operations of the Agency are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.
More opportunities with Survivors of Torture International
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Survivors of Torture International
Location:
PO Box 151240, San Diego, CA 92110, US
Mission Statement
Survivors of Torture International exists to: (1) facilitate the healing of torture survivors and their families; (2) educate professionals and the public about torture and its consequences; (3) advocate for the abolition of torture.
Description
Survivors of Torture, International is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for survivors of politically-motivated torture and their families who live in San Diego County. Since 1997, SURVIVORS has helped more than 3,000 torture survivors and newcomer youth from more than 80 countries to recover from their traumas through a holistic program including medical, dental, psychiatric, psychological, legal and social services. SURVIVORS empowers torture survivors to reclaim the strength and vitality that were stolen from them by brutal dictators and governments. The specialized care SURVIVORS provides these vulnerable individuals helps them to become self-sufficient and healthy members of their families and of our community.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Varies!San Diego, CA 92111
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Healthcare
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 3-9 hours per month - one time or consistent