Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on May 27, 2009 |
COMMUNITY NEED SERVED BY THIS PROJECT: The Hope community support program focuses on Adult mental health services. This service is designed to develop and enhance psychiatric stability, social competencies, personal and emotional adjustment to adults that are suffering from mental illness. This service also provides independent living and community skills.
PEER MENTOR FOCUS: The primary focus of a peer mentor will include teaching, role modeling and supporting the mentee, and engage the mentee in social interaction and community activities. Peer mentors generally spend at least 10 hours per month with their mentee to gain and maintain a healthy and pleasant relationship for both the mentor and mentee. The mentors are also invited to group staff meetings.
TIME COMMITMENT: The time commitment for this volunteer position is 10 hours per month. Peer mentors receive a stipend of $50.00 per mentee and mileage every month.
CONTACT PERSON:
Lynn Keller – Peer Mentor Coordinator – 320-240-3329 – lkeller@gw.stcdio.org
We ask that Peer mentors:
• Are in a state of recovery from mental illness
• Have the ability to keep information in strict confidentiality
• Possess a friendly disposition and desire to help out another
 This opportunity is sponsored by: Catholic Charities
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Address:
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911 18th St. NorthSt. Cloud, MN 56302(See a map) |
Directions:
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Human Resources Office |
Details where opportunity can also be performed
Web Site: http://www.ccstcloud.org
| Last updated on May 27, 2009 |
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