Volunteer Stipend for Peer Support Services

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Project Amistad is looking for Interns to be Peer Support Specialists

To sign up for the program:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must acquire a physical or developmental disability before the age of 21 years (please contact program coordinator for further clarification if needed)
Must have at least a high school diploma and a developed resume
Demonstrating peer support or mentorship experience
Having personal experience relevant to services provided
Being able to travel, sometimes daily, in local area
Possession of a license and vehicle or accessible transportation (e.g. Mass transit system)
Bi-lingual is a plus (not required)
Potential Candidates must be registered with a Vocational, Transitional or Institutional Disability Department.
Must demonstrate respect to the individual’s culture, beliefs and preferences, even if that individual makes choices they might not make.
There will be a monetary Stipend & Paid Training.
Training will be M-F, 9-12PM $100/per week for 2 weeks
Training days and times are subject to change.


For more information, please contact:

Robert J. Fernandez -298-1104 or Jose martinez 383-9072

email: rjfernandezprojectamistad@gmail.com or jomartinez@projectamistad.org