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ORGANIZATION: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Out of the Darkness: Oakley is a community event that brings together survivors of suicide loss, people who have struggled with thoughts of suicide, and bringing together our community to stop suicide forever.

Join us as we put together a memorable walk at Cypress Grove Park.

Our community is strongest when we stand together - join us.

2 Shifts

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  • Sat Oct 09, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
    Final details will be determined with your volunteer coordinator
  • Sat Oct 09, 2021 - 06:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Final details will be determined with event coordinator.
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About American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

Location:

2635 Napa St, #3557, Vallejo, CA 94590, US

Mission Statement

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) mission is to save lives and bring hope to all who have been affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss and those with lived experience.

Description

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.

To fully achieve its mission, AFSP engages in the following Five Core Strategies:

  • Funds scientific research
  • Offers educational programs for professionals
  • Educates the public about mood disorders and suicide prevention
  • Promotes policies and legislation that impact suicide and prevention
  • Provides programs and resources for survivors of suicide loss and people at risk, and involves them in the work of the Foundation
AFSP has 74 local chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, with programs and events nationwide. The AFSP Greater Bay Area Chapter oversees 16 counties in Northern California (Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, Solano and Sonoma). Our Board of Directors and Volunteer Team active throughout the year with educational, programmatic, and outreach activities, including 7 Out of the Darkness Community Walks each fall, Campus Walks each spring, & 8 Survivors of Suicide Loss Day sites every November. You can learn about our local Chapter and complete our Volunteer Application at afsp.org/sfbayarea

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Children & Youth
Crisis Support
Advocacy & Human Rights, Children & Youth, Crisis Support

WHEN

Sat Oct 09, 2021
07:00 AM - 01:00 PM
This opportunity has 2 shifts

WHERE

Cypress Grove Park4786 Snowy Egret WayOakley, CA 94561

(37.996746,-121.68772)
 

DATE POSTED

May 12, 2022

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • 4 Hours - can be negotiated with the volunteer coordinator

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