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Flexible Schedule
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Broomall, PA 19008
WHAT IS THE COMPEER PROGRAM? "Compeer" means a companion who is also a peer or equal. Loneliness, failure, fear and loss of self-esteem are universal experiences of those who suffer from a mental illness. A caring friend can help restore joy and hope to a life that is often empty of both. Compeer is a non-profit program which matches caring, sensitive, and trained volunteers with mental health service recipients in one-to-one friendship relationships. WHO ARE COMPEER VOLUNTEERS? Compeer volunteers are individuals of all ages, walks of life, races, and religions who enjoy companionship and helping people. Many of them have had experiences with loneliness and difficult times in their own lives, which enables them to bring a special understanding to the Compeer relationship. They are screened, trained, and matched by Compeer and the referring therapists. The volunteers must also submit references to help assure reliability and consistency. WHAT DO THE VOLUNTEERS AND FRIENDS DO TOGETHER? They agree to get together for four hours a month, for at least one year, to participate in activities they both enjoy doing. Some possibilities include: sharing a pot of coffee movies window shopping museums attending free concerts plays walking sporting events playing cards/ games church events In addition to having fun together, the volunteer may be able to advocate on behalf of their friend concerning housing, disabilities, etc. The volunteer is not a therapist but a friend who becomes a helpful part of the mental health team. HOW DO I GET A COMPEER VOLUNTEER? Anyone currently involved in mental health therapy (in a hospital, day treatment program, mental health clinic, rehabilitation program or with a private practitioner) can request a referral to Compeer from his/ her therapist. Compeer will then make every effort to arrange a volunteer as quickly as possible. For more information, please call: Compeer 1-800-564-PEER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER 1) One-to-One Friendship - 4 hours a month 2) Compeer Calling Volunteer - 10-15 minutes a week 3) E-Buddy Volunteer - contact primarily through email, texting, and/or electronic communication 4) Pen Pal - written correspondence ( letters, cards ) at least twice year month to offer support 5) Member of Compeer Advisory Board - volunteer serves to help on the Compeer Advisory Board to give input and decision making. Advisors meet four times a year. 6) Donation and Fundraising volunteer 7) Plan different events for the veterans community 8) Help with podcast planning - Untold Valor Podcast Podcast - Voice & Vision, Inc. (voiceandvisioninc.org) Please complete the Volunteer application by clicking the link below https://compeerfriends.org/volunteer-form. Orientation can be done in person and virtually online using Zoom meetings. To arrange a volunteer orientation, please respond with some dates and times you are available for a training. Office hours are by appointment, on weekdays, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. If this does not work for you, we can arrange a meeting in the evening, to accommodate your schedule. Please call us at (610) 541-0790 or email olga@compeerfriends.org to set a volunteer orientation today in person or online today. Please visit the link provided to learn more about the healing power of friendship https://vimeo.com/363621087
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
WHAT IS THE COMPEER PROGRAM? "Compeer" means a companion who is also a peer or equal. Loneliness, failure, fear and loss of self-esteem are universal experiences of those who suffer from a mental illness. A caring friend can help restore joy and hope to a life that is often empty of both. Compeer is a non-profit program which matches caring, sensitive, and trained volunteers with mental health service recipients in one-to-one friendship relationships. WHO ARE COMPEER VOLUNTEERS? Compeer volunteers are individuals of all ages, walks of life, races, and religions who enjoy companionship and helping people. Many of them have had experiences with loneliness and difficult times in their own lives, which enables them to bring a special understanding to the Compeer relationship. They are screened, trained, and matched by Compeer and the referring therapists. The volunteers must also submit references to help assure reliability and consistency. In addition to having fun together, the volunteer may be able to advocate on behalf of their friend concerning housing, disabilities, etc. The volunteer is not a therapist but a friend who becomes a helpful part of the mental health team. HOW DO I GET A COMPEER VOLUNTEER? Anyone currently involved in mental health therapy (in a hospital, day treatment program, mental health clinic, rehabilitation program or with a private practitioner) can request a referral to Compeer from his/ her therapist. Compeer will then make every effort to arrange a volunteer as quickly as possible. WAYS TO VOLUNTEER 1) One-to-One Friendship - 4 hours a month 2) Compeer Calling Volunteer - 10-15 minutes a week 3) E-Buddy Volunteer - contact primarily through email, texting, and/or electronic communication 4) Pen Pal - written correspondence ( letters, cards ) at least twice year month to offer support 5) Member of Compeer Advisory Board - volunteer serves to help on the Compeer Advisory Board to give input and decision making. Advisors meet four times a year. 6) Donation and Fundraising volunteer 7) Plan different events for the veterans community 8) Help with podcast planning - Untold Valor Podcast - Voice & Vision, Inc. (voiceandvisioninc.org) Training can be done in person and virtually online using Zoom. To arrange a volunteer orientation, please respond with some dates and times you are available for a training. Office hours are by appointment, on weekdays, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. If this does not work for you, we can arrange a meeting in the evening, to accommodate your schedule. Please call us at (610) 541-0790 or email olga@compeerfriends.org to set a volunteer orientation today in person or online today. Please visit the link provided to learn more about the healing power of friendship https://vimeo.com/363621087
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Broomall, PA 19008
VETERAN VOLUNTEER JOB Importance of Position: Befriending a Veteran managing mental health issues, and offering regularly-scheduled, supportive friendship is vital for those recovering from mental illness; you help them to enjoy a more productive life, prevent costly rehospitalization, promote their recovery and give them a chance to experience camaraderie with someone who has walked a mile in their boots. Your time and life experience are extremely valuable to friends that are utilizing mental health and recovery services. Qualifications: Military service Positive motivation to be of assistance to another Veteran Good listening skills Reliable - keeps commitments Sensitive to the needs of the person who will be your CompeerCORPS Participant Reports to: CompeerCORPS Coordinator and/or Compeer Program Director Responsibilities: Complete one CompeerCORPS Orientation session Establish & maintain friendship with your matched Veteran of the same gender Submit required monthly report to Compeer Office Training Provided: Orientation regarding mental health diagnoses, types of treatments, communication skills (listening, empathy, etc.,), boundaries, and expectations. Orientation available in person and virtually online! Benefits of Volunteering: Make a new friend while being of service Make a real difference in the life of a Veteran who has a mental illness Opportunity to achieve personal goals Time Commitment: Four (4) hours per month, at least weekly contact with friend, in person or by phone Length of Commitment : A minimum of one year Grounds for Termination: Failure to carry out assigned responsibilities or work within the program guidelines Contact Person : CompeerCORPS Coordinator at (610) 541-0790 WAYS TO VOLUNTEER 1) One-to-One Friendship - 4 hours a month 2) Compeer Calling Volunteer - 10-15 minutes a week 3) E-Buddy Volunteer - contact primarily through email, texting, and/or electronic communication 4) Pen Pal - written correspondence ( letters, cards ) at least twice year month to offer support 5) Member of Compeer Advisory Board - volunteer serves to help on the Compeer Advisory Board to give input and decision making. Advisors meet four times a year. 6) Donation and Fundraising volunteer 7) Plan different events for the veterans community 8) Help with podcast planning - Untold Valor Podcast Podcast - Voice & Vision, Inc. (voiceandvisioninc.org) Please complete the Volunteer application by clicking the link below https://compeerfriends.org/volunteer-form-2 . To arrange a volunteer orientation, please respond with some dates and times you are available to meet in person or virtually online. Please call us at (610) 541-0790 or email Rob Yannuzzi at roby@voiceandvisioninc.org to set a volunteer orientation today. Please visit the link provided to learn more about the healing power of friendship https://vimeo.com/363621087
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Broomall, PA 19008
WHAT IS THE COMPEER PROGRAM? "Compeer" means a companion who is also a peer or equal. Loneliness, failure, fear and loss of self-esteem are universal experiences of those who suffer from a mental illness. A caring friend can help restore joy and hope to a life that is often empty of both. Compeer is a non-profit program which matches caring, sensitive, and trained volunteers with mental health service recipients in one-to-one friendship relationships. WHO ARE COMPEER VOLUNTEERS? Compeer volunteers are individuals of all ages, walks of life, races, and religions who enjoy companionship and helping people. Many of them have had experiences with loneliness and difficult times in their own lives, which enables them to bring a special understanding to the Compeer relationship. They are screened, trained, and matched by Compeer and the referring therapists. The volunteers must also submit references to help assure reliability and consistency. WHAT DO THE VOLUNTEERS AND FRIENDS DO TOGETHER? They agree to get together for four hours a month, for at least one year, to participate in activities they both enjoy doing. Some possibilities include: sharing a pot of coffee movies window shopping museums attending free concerts plays walking sporting events playing cards/ games church events In addition to having fun together, the volunteer may be able to advocate on behalf of their friend concerning housing, disabilities, etc. The volunteer is not a therapist but a friend who becomes a helpful part of the mental health team. HOW DO I GET A COMPEER VOLUNTEER? Anyone currently involved in mental health therapy (in a hospital, day treatment program, mental health clinic, rehabilitation program or with a private practitioner) can request a referral to Compeer from his/ her therapist. Compeer will then make every effort to arrange a volunteer as quickly as possible. For more information, please call: Compeer 1-800-564-PEER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER 1) One-to-One Friendship - 4 hours a month 2) Compeer Calling Volunteer - 10-15 minutes a week 3) E-Buddy Volunteer - contact primarily through email, texting, and/or electronic communication 4) Pen Pal - written correspondence ( letters, cards ) at least twice year month to offer support 5) Member of Compeer Advisory Board - volunteer serves to help on the Compeer Advisory Board to give input and decision making. Advisors meet four times a year. 6) Donation and Fundraising volunteer 7) Plan different events for the Compeer community 8) Help with podcast planning - Untold Valor Podcast Podcast - Voice & Vision, Inc. (voiceandvisioninc.org) Please complete the Volunteer application by clicking the link below https://compeerfriends.org/volunteer-form. Orientation can be done in person and virtually online using Zoom meetings. To arrange a volunteer orientation, please respond with some dates and times you are available for a training. Office hours are by appointment, on weekdays, between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. If this does not work for you, we can arrange a meeting in the evening, to accommodate your schedule. Please call us at (610) 541-0790 or email olga@compeerfriends.org to set a volunteer orientation today in person or online today. Please visit the link provided to learn more about the healing power of friendship https://vimeo.com/363621087
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
