CARSONS VILLAGE
Location
2904 FLOYD ST DALLAS, TX 75204
United States
Active Opportunities (1)
Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Hello! We are looking for volunteers in the community for our Peer-to-Peer program to provide ongoing grief support to our newly bereaved families. Our volunteers, or Villagers as we call them, are not licensed counselors. They are individuals who have experienced a personal loss of a loved one and have been able to find adjustment to their grief. They provide a sense of comfort, reassurance and the opportunity for newly bereaved individuals to talk and learn about their grief. They act as supporters and meet regularly with their peers to be an additional layer of care. Our Villagers must participate in 20 hours of training and bi-monthly meetings through Carson’s Village. We match our Villagers with a Peer with intention, hoping to help form meaningful and supportive connections. We ask our Villagers to commit to 1 year of supporting their peer, through phone calls, facetime, or even in-person meet ups for coffee. Carson’s Villagers play a special role in serving our communities, where grief support is not often found. Many walk this journey alone. Becoming a Villager is a commitment, and we believe that the time and energy that is put into becoming a Villager is returned in the meaning that is found from the peer connection. If you are interested in supporting another individual on their grief journey, please check out the requirements below. Requirements Desire to assist those who are grieving from a recent loss with empathy and compassion Ability to communicate well, both over the phone and/or in person Successful adjustment to a personal loss, with no personal loss within the past 24 months Ability to successfully complete our 20 hours of initial training (virtual) over several sessions Be at least 18 years of age Attend bi-monthly support trainings and maintain 2+ check-ins with assigned peer per month Bi-monthly check-ins with Carson’s Village staff (virtual) Interview and completed application, including agreement for a Criminal Background Check
Date Posted: 2024-02-22
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Carson’s Village is a nonprofit organization designed to help families navigate the journey to healthy grieving after losing a loved one.
Description
Carson’s Village provides a live Advocate to support a family through the funeral or cremation and then stays with the family for up to a year as they find their path to healthy grieving. The "village" is the foundation of our grief support process, providing both peer-to-peer and group support to those who need it immediately after the death of a loved one.
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