Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Compeer Program reflects the belief that a caring, compassionate volunteer's friendship and support help to offset the loneliness and fear experienced by those with mental illness.
The rewards of Compeer are many, including a sense of satisfaction and opportunities for personal growth for the volunteer, as well as reducing the stigma of mental illness. "The Soloist" is a classic example of that!

South Coast Compeer trains and supports volunteers, 18 years of age or older. Volunteers are asked to meet four hours a month for a year with their friend. You can fit this volunteer experience into your schedule, because you choose the hours to meet wit you Compeer friend.

This opportunity is sponsored by: UmassD SouthCoast Compeer

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Students Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Older Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Individual Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Advocacy & Human Rights Mental Health Human Services Nonprofit Organization We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Companionship Recreational Activities / Sports Fundraising Special Events

Contact Person: Sister Joseph Marie Levesque, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

SouthCoast Compeer Dartmouth, MA 02747 (See a map)

Directions:

SouthCoast Compeer's office is in Modular Bldg. 4, Room 1, on the main campus of the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth, MA, adjacent to parking Lot 17. The university can be reached by following the signs off Route 6 in Dartmouth, MA.   Nearest Bus Stop: on campus, 3 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Acushnet Dartmouth Fairhaven Fall River New Bedford North Dartmouth South Dartmouth Westport
Counties:		Bristol Plymouth
Zip codes:		02347,   02702,   02717,   02718,   02720,   02721,   02723,   02724,   02725,   02726,   02740,   02744,   02745,   02746,   02770,   02777,   02878