Mental Health America of Southeast Florida

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7145 W. Oakland Park Blvd.Lauderhill, FL 33313 United States

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http://www.mhasefl.org

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Thumbody, Too

Flexible Schedule | Broward County, FL 33313

A self-esteem program for young children. It is presented primarily in kindergarten classes during regular school hours (8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.). Volunteers use a puppet that resembles a thumb to teach children that they are unique - so special, in fact, that their thumbprints are different from everyone elses's. The children participate in discussion about feelings, the importance of liking themselves, valuing their individual differences, and respecting differences in others. A craft activity follows. A teacher remains in the classroom with the volunteer at all times. Program requires training through the Mental Health Association and background clearance through the School Board.

Date Posted: 2024-04-03
I'm Thumbody

Flexible Schedule | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313

Children are so special that they have their own unique thumbprints. This self-esteem rogram teaches second grade students to respect themselves, respect others, and be responsible for their attitudes and actions. Volunteers interact with students to discuss the positive value of differences. Children learn to change negative thoughts to positive thoughts by participating in an activity called the "clothes game" in which "dirty" laundry with put-downs is washed and replaced with "clean" laundry with postive self-talk. A teacher remains in the classroom with the volunteer at all times. Program requires training through MHA and background clearance through the School Board. This opportunity is available during normal elementary school hours, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Reliability and puctuality are essential. Volunteers must regularly submit signed logs of hours spent in classrooms.

Date Posted: 2024-04-03
Listen to Children (a non-academic mentoring program for children in Broward County)

Flexible Schedule | Fort Lauderdale area, FL 33313

Program pairs caring Listeners one-on-one with children in Broward County. Volunteers called Listeners are non judgmental, caring adult friends to young children who may have low self-esteem, difficulty with peers, or need help adapting to life change. Through play and conversation, Listeners provide positive attention and encouragement. This helps improve the children's confidence, communication and problem-solving skills. Volunteers engage each child in play and conversation once a week at the same time for 30 minutes. Program requires 1-day training (10:00am to 3:00pm) at MHASEFL office in Lauderhill. Volunteers must pass a Level 2 FBI/FDLE background clearance thru MHASEFL.org, instructions for all requirements will be provided at training. This opportunity is for responsible volunteers willing to make a WEEKLY COMMITMENT! In this program, children must have consistency. Volunteers send in signed monthly logs to verify hours. Anyone who cares about and relates well to children can be trained to be a Listen to Children Volunteer. Listener volunteers are male, female, young, old and represent a wide diversity that is reflected in our community. The next in person training will be announced later in 2024.

Date Posted: 2024-04-03

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Mental Health America of Southeast Florida is dedicated to promoting mental health and victory over mental illness and related challenges through education, prevention, advocacy, research and empowerment.

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MHASEFL provides a range of programs and services for the general public as well as for persons with behavioral disorders. Volunteer opportunities include school-based mentoring and education, family support, warm-line services, peer support to behavioral health consumers, and art activities via MHA's 9Muses Art Center.

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