Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Did you realize that suicide is a national epidemic? It is the leading cause of death among college students; 24,000 teenagers attempt suicide each year. Give presentations to school classes from junior high school through college, professional groups and other groups to publicize suicide prevention information. Contact area groups to let them know of Speaker's availability. This is a good opportunity for a college student majoring in Communications with an interest in Human Services.

15 hours of classroom training will be given. If you are interested, this could lead to becoming a hot line volunteer, but that is not necessary. Transportation is necessary and you must be over 18 years of age, and out of high school.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Samaritans of Fall River/New Bedford, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Older Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Housing Death and Dying Human Services Disabilities Hunger / Food Domestic Violence Men's Drug Abuse Mental Health Education & Technology Poverty Elder Abuse Seniors Emergency Services Sexual Assault Family Violence Substance Abuse Gay / Lesbian / Bi / Trans Teen Pregnancy Health Women's Homelessness We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Counseling / Information Support Public Relations / Outreach Fundraising Sales / Marketing Grant Development Writing / Editing Language Translation / Interpretation.

Contact Person: Del Ferus, Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

627 State Road Westport, MA 02790 (See a map)

Directions:

From 195 East or West exit 10 Horseneck Beach. second exit Dartmouth East. Travel to next set of lights, continue through the intersection, past Cumberland Farms and Bank of America on the left. Brown building on the right.

Web Site: http://www.samaritans-newbedford.org

Last updated on July 13, 2009