- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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100 people are interested
5K Race/Walk
ORGANIZATION: Suicide Prevention Center, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
100 people are interested
The Suicide Prevention Center is looking for volunteers to assist us in running our annual "Make a Difference...Save a Life" 5K Race /Walk. The primary duties include checking in pre-registered participants, registering new Race/Walk participants, handing out T-shirts and being course marshalls. Our 19th annual "Make a Difference... Save a Life" 5K Race/Walk will be held on April 2, 2016, at Dayton VA Medical Center. Planning is already underway for this event. Volunteers the day of the race are needed from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If less than 18 years old, then you must have parental or guardian permission and transportation.
More opportunities with Suicide Prevention Center, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Suicide Prevention Center, Inc.
Location:
P.O. Box 1393, Dayton, OH 45401, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement To save lives threatened by suicide by offering a 24-hour crisis hotline and support groups; to foster prevention of suicide by offering specialized training programs and programs for school children; and to encourage community involvement in suicide prevention efforts to affect change.
Description
Services Provided
We provide the following help in the area of suicide prevention:
24-hour crisis hotline manned by trained volunteers.
24-hour pet loss support line for those grieving the loss of their pet or the
impending loss of a pet.
Three local support groups:
Survivors of Suicide for those grieving a suicide death.
Other Passages for those who are depressed or suicidal.
Other Passages for adolescents for those ages 13-17 who are depressed or suicidal.
This program is for all schools, both public and private, and for students in grades K through 12.
Speakers Bureau
For groups and organizations desiring to learn more about suicide and its
prevention.
International Clearinghouse
Resource materials and information on all aspects of suicide and its prevention are available.
Training
Available for police/fire/EMS, medical personnel, school personnel, business
personnel, religious and all faith-based personnel, prison personnel, hostage negotiators and others.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Dayton VA Medical Center, Bldg. 3054100 W. Third St..Dayton, OH 45428
DATE POSTED
March 7, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- Must have parental permission if under 18