Do you live with chronic pain and want to support your fellow Veterans? Vet-to-Vet Program (Virtual)
ORGANIZATION: Fargo VA Health Care System
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The Fargo VA is looking for Veterans who are enrolled with the Fargo VA HCS to assist in launching the Vet-to-Vet program: a Veteran-led peer support group for Veterans living with chronic pain.
Vet-to-Vet leaders meet weekly for virtual meetings with enrolled Veterans to discuss their journey and experiences living with chronic pain.
Candidates with the following qualifications are being sought:
-Desire to give back to fellow Veterans
- Presently utilizing active self-management strategies to manage
chronic pain condition(s)
- Presently or historically lived in a rural area
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Has a balanced regard of the VA healthcare system (not overly
negative or positive)
- Has experience facilitating groups and willing to participate in
facilitation training
- Has a strong internet connection and basic computer skills
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About Fargo VA Health Care System
Location:
2101 Elm Street N, Fargo, ND 58102, US
Mission Statement
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.
Description
Since 1929, VAMC Fargo has been improving the health of the men and women who have so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs in any way we can. Services are available to more than 89,000 veterans living in North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 7, 2025
SKILLS
- Life Coaching
- Storytelling
- Coaching
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Must complete a virtual training (3.5 days). Volunteers may lead one group a week for a 60-90 minute meeting.
- - Facilitator must have reliable internet and basic computer skills Facilitator must have a video-capable device Facilitator must complete CDCE volunteer process Facilitator must not be a VA employee