Become a Senior Mentor to support members of your community!
ORGANIZATION: National Alliance on Mental Illness Metropolitan Baltimore
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NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore and Christian Temple are partnering with Ridgeway Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Glynn Taff Assisted Living to provide Senior Mentors for selected residents. This partnership is made possible through NAMI Metro Baltimore's ongoing mental health program hub at Christian Temple. The goals of this program are to:
1) Increase the quality of life for seniors living with mental illness
2) Provide support for families of residents through education and access to resources through NAMI Metro Baltimore
3) Develop of a community of advocacy and awareness in Catonsville, MD
Volunteer Role Requirements:
- Be at least 25 years old
- Have an interest in and sensitivity to mental health conditions
- Attend a half-day training on Tuesday, March 20th from 1pm to 4pm at NAMI Metro Baltimore
- Willingness to engage with and be a good listener to residents and their families
Volunteer Commitment: Volunteers are asked to make a one-hour weekly commitment for 6 months (April 2018-September 2018). Volunteers must have weekday availability.
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About National Alliance on Mental Illness Metropolitan Baltimore
Location:
2601 North Howard Street, Suite 130, Baltimore, MD 21218, US
Mission Statement
We are a grassroots, family oriented support, education, and advocacy organization dedicated to empowering families to improve the lives of people living with mental illnesses and to eradicating stigma that surrounds mental illness.
Description
Educates, supports and advocates families and individuals dealing with a mental illness. NAMI has 1,500 local and state affiliates and 230,000 members in the United States.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5820 Edmondson AvenueCatonsville, MD 21228
DATE POSTED
May 31, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Elder care
- People Skills
- Mental Health
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- One hour weekly for 6 months
- Must be 25 years old; must attend half-day training; must have weekday availability.