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Oakton, VA 22124
CareRing provides a friendly call to our clients each day to check in, make meaningful connections, and ensure the safety and the wellbeing of our clients. CareRing focuses on older adults (ages 60+) who are at an increased risk of isolation, depression, and suicide. Social isolation is the leading cause of depression and suicide in the older adult population, but is combated with daily social interaction from someone who is empathetic and enjoys listening. What we're offering: 8 hours of online intensive training to provide effective emotional and social support to all age groups, but in particular older adults. Learn skills in crisis and suicide prevention, to include active listening and resources available. A chance to increase an individual's feelings of social connectedness; a chance to make people smile! Semester and year-long internships available (e-mail Allegra at ajoffe@prsinc.org for more information). Requirements: You must be 21 years of age to volunteer with CareRing. Must be willing to commit to at least one 3-hours shift per week after successful completion of training for the duration of one full year. Attributes needed are; empathy, a desire to listen to other people's stories, and social connectedness. Must be prompt and have reliable means of transportation to call center in Oakton, VA.
Date Posted: Sep 23, 2021
Flexible Schedule
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Oakton, VA 22124
Location: Fairfax, VA or Mount Vernon, VA Department: PRS Recovery Academy Description: PRS is looking for knowledgeable, skills-based professional volunteers to present an independent living skills topic at one of our Recovery Academy Day Programs during Registration Week. Hours: One (virtual) hour during Registration Week (which occurs during the week between 10am-2pm). Registration weeks occur quarterly. Can be a one-time opportunity or ongoing if preferred. Registration Weeks are designed to excite new clients to join our Recovery Academy and work on recovery goals. We fill the week with a variety of presentations for PRS clients that may teach them skills and tools to cope with everyday life. *Opportunity will take place remotely during the pandemic. Topics have included (but are not limited to): Job skills, financial management, dental hygiene, transportation, health & wellness, stress management, social activities, team building, dance therapy, music or art and much more. Our clients love learning a variety of skills! More about PRS Recovery Academies: PRS has two Recovery Academy Day Program locations - one in Fairfax and one in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Based on the structure of a community college, the Recovery Academy is designed to: provide targeted psycho-educational curriculum in twelve week blocks; be a normalizing environment so that each client can focus on his recovery goals and identify as a student in recovery; and, most importantly, promote movement out of PRS' facility-based programming and into meaningful community alternatives such as work, volunteering and school. The course catalog includes over 40 class offerings, such as Anger Management, Anxiety Management, Coping Skills, ESL, Introduction to Recovery, Job Talk, Nutrition, Thinking Skills for Work, Let's Get Moving, Grief and Loss as it Relates to Mental Illness, Spirituality, Money Management, Reaching Residential Success, Social Skills I & II, Stress Management and Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). The Recovery Academy is a day program, and clients generally attend between three and five hours a day, three to five days a week. Duties: Teach a class of 40-60 adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders in a presentation setting. The volunteer will present a topic that will help clients to understand and learn new tools and skills to help them in their everyday life. The person will be flexible, creative, patient, and understand how to present and effectively communicate material to individuals with a variety of cognitive functioning levels. You can choose to present as a one-time occurrence, or re-occurrence, at either Fairfax or Mount Vernon locations, or both! Presentations should last about 1 hour. Volunteer opportunity will take place remotely/virtually during the pandemic. Qualifications: Proven experience in the topic or field in which the volunteer is presenting. APPLY: https://prsincvolunteers.applicantpro.com/jobs/528214.html
Date Posted: Sep 23, 2021
Flexible Schedule
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Oakton, VA 22124
PRS CrisisLink is looking for empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring volunteers to answer our suicide and crisis prevention hotline calls and texts at our call center. Our volunteers are committed to saving lives and preventing tragedies. We handle over 60,000 calls and texts each year, and thanks to our highly trained volunteers, our crisis and suicide prevention hotlines operate 24/7 to support individuals facing a life crisis or suicide, and connect them to community resources, empowering individuals to help themselves. Crisis Worker volunteers receive over 60 hours of intensive training to handle crisis calls. Training includes a 2-Day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) which is an evidence-based certification training, a multi day in person hotline training, online training modules, and on the job training/shadowing. For our next training session, priority will be given to those applicants who are available to cover shifts in our areas of highest need and call volume. Shifts available are; daytime, evenings, and weekends and are subject to a screening process and interview. Benefits: PRS CrisisLink volunteers acquire excellent communication and suicide prevention skills that last a lifetime. Volunteers who complete their commitment receive letters of recommendation. How to Apply: Please visit our website (provided below) to review the volunteer position and apply: https://prsinc.org/crisislinkvolunteering/ Qualifications: Must be 21 years old. Must be willing to meet the challenge by committing to 150 hours of service (with one 3 hour shift per week for one year) after successful completion of training. A non refundable $50 training fee is required and covers background check and the materials provided to each trainee. The fee is payable at the time of acceptance into the training program.
Date Posted: Sep 23, 2021
