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Flexible Schedule
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Sacramento, CA 95828
WOCOTM Is looking for a volunteer counselors who treat people with substance use disorders do life-changing work on a daily basis, amid difficult circumstances within addition of drugs and alcoholism.. Counselors come to this important work by various paths and with vastly different skills and experience. The diversity of backgrounds and types of preparation can be a strength, provided there is a common foundation from which counselors work. This publication addresses the following questions: What professional standards should guide substance abuse treatment counselors. Focus on appropriate scope of practice for the field? Focus on competencies are associated with positive outcome. Focus on knowledge, skills, and attitudes should all substance abuse treatment professionals have in common. Serves as a liaison between the recovery community, the addiction treatment system, the medical treatment system, and the patient’s community, family, and social context to facilitate connections across systems of care. Meets with patients in clinical and community settings to understand their needs and personal goals, support the exploration of potential positive and negative consequences associated with personal goals, and work collaboratively with the patient to remove obstacles that might interfere with goal attainment. Educates patients about addiction safe use practices, multiple pathways of recovery, and utilizes motivational enhancement techniques Conducts active outreach efforts to encourage attendance and participation in recovery-oriented, self-help, and pro-social groups. Works collaboratively with treatment team in support of evidence-based services to patients. Assists with access to treatment for patients, understanding and using systems and procedures to rapidly support identified needs of the patient and assists with data collection for quality assurance and program evaluation.
Date Posted: Sep 9, 2023
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Sep 30
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Dec 29
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08:00 AM
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06:00 PM
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Sacramento, CA 95828
Women of Color on the Move in maintaining and expanding its online presence by assisting in marketing and promotional development, and attending community outreach events. As part of the Outreach Volunteer Team, members will be engaging the public and inform our community of crucial resources focus on our substance abuse program doing pop-ups. Using surveys that can be used to help combat drugs, alcoholism, and workforce development improving the lives of California’s women and youth. This position can be served remotely or in person (in accordance with COVID-19 regulations). All are welcome, and volunteers in the NCAL area are especially encouraged to apply. We will focus in the Sacramento Area
Date Posted: Sep 10, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
WOCOTM is currently seeking a volunteer person to operate in a volunteer Vice President fundraiser /Grant role who would be interested in running the organization fundraising, nonprofit development. experience to serve as board member and potentially step into the role of Fundraising or Volunteer Development manager. The primary responsibility of the volunteer would be to lead the organization's efforts in raising funds, working with our volunteer Pro Bono grant writers in pursuing government and foundation grants, and assisting the Volunteer operation manager in managing ongoing individual donor outreach. The person would also report to the full board member, and volunteers we have a monthly schedule for fundraising for the organization. The volunteer fundraiser manager would be expected to participate in board meeting that includes attending regular board meetings and participating in fundraising. Our Board meeting location is currently remote, although we maintain a presence in Sacramento. If you can contribute your time, thoughtfulness, and leadership, and are interested in exploring this opportunity, please contact us to find out whether this volunteer opportunity is right for you. To know how to use Microsoft 365 and zoom Able to volunteer 10 -15 hours a week.
Date Posted: Sep 9, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Sacramento, CA 95828
WOCOTM Is looking for a volunteer counselors who treat people with substance use disorders do life-changing work on a daily basis, amid difficult circumstances within addition of drugs and alcoholism.. Counselors come to this important work by various paths and with vastly different skills and experience. The diversity of backgrounds and types of preparation can be a strength, provided there is a common foundation from which counselors work. This publication addresses the following questions: What professional standards should guide substance abuse treatment counselors. Focus on appropriate scope of practice for the field? Focus on competencies are associated with positive outcome. Focus on knowledge, skills, and attitudes should all substance abuse treatment professionals have in common. Serves as a liaison between the recovery community, the addiction treatment system, the medical treatment system, and the patient’s community, family, and social context to facilitate connections across systems of care. Meets with patients in clinical and community settings to understand their needs and personal goals, support the exploration of potential positive and negative consequences associated with personal goals, and work collaboratively with the patient to remove obstacles that might interfere with goal attainment. Educates patients about addiction safe use practices, multiple pathways of recovery, and utilizes motivational enhancement techniques Conducts active outreach efforts to encourage attendance and participation in recovery-oriented, self-help, and pro-social groups. Works collaboratively with treatment team in support of evidence-based services to patients. Assists with access to treatment for patients, understanding and using systems and procedures to rapidly support identified needs of the patient and assists with data collection for quality assurance and program evaluation.
Date Posted: Sep 10, 2023
