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Peer to Peer Counseling

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ORGANIZATION: RSVP of Snohomish County

  • 25 people are interested

If you are looking for a meaningful way to help older adults, consider being a Peer to Peer counselor. In this program you receive training to provide one-on-one counseling for an adult 60 or older struggling with life challenges, loss or emotional issues. You meet and talk with a client in your general area for an hour each week. Periodic status reports are required and there are training updates. Time commitment is 6 months.


Opportunity Posted by RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), helping those over age 55 find places to volunteer in the community.

Note- You must be at least 55 to qualify for this volunteer job.

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About RSVP of Snohomish County

Location:

1918 Everett Ave, Everett, WA 98201, US

Mission Statement

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Snohomish County matches skills/training and preferences of persons 55+ to available volunteer opportunities and promotes their voluntary service as a valuable community resource.

Description

RSVP matches personal interests, skills and lifelong experiences with non-profit public organizations at over 116 different partner agencies, including non-profits, throughout the county. Benefits of being an RSVP volunteer are: ~excess insurance coverage including Liability, Auto, and Accident. ~partial reimbursement for transporatation costs to and from volunteer stations, subject to certain regulations and limits. ~ongoing recognition and Annual Recognition Event to RSVP volunteers. The only agency tracking and reporting the volunteer activities of persons age 55 and older through the National Senior Corps, RSVP promotes retired and senior persons as viable members of the community, able to share their skills, time and experience through volunteer service.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

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WHERE

1918 Everett AvenueEverett, WA 98201

(47.981663,-122.20323)
 

DATE POSTED

May 1, 2024

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Mental Health
  • Case Work / Management
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 55
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-2 hours a week
  • Intitial training, some on going updates, reports required

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