Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Being a Brave Heart Volunteer is about being a compassionate companion.

To understand a philosophy that fits perfectly with our work as Brave Heart Volunteers, please read this piece on "Companioning." It will highlight an essential aspect of being present with a care-receiver who is in the midst of health and life challenges.

"Companioning is about honoring the spirit;
It is not about focusing on the intellect.

Companioning is about curiosity;
It is not about expertise.

Companioning is about learning from others;
It is not about teaching them.

Companioning is about walking alongside;
It is not about leading or being led.

Companioning is about being still;
It is not about frantic movement forward.

Companioning is about discovering the gifts of sacred silence;
It is not about filling every painful moment with talk.

Companioning is about listening with the heart;
It is not about analyzing with the head.

Companioning is about bearing witness to the struggles of others;
It is not about taking away or relieving the pain.

Companioning is about respecting disorder and confusion;
It is not about imposing order and logic.

Companioning is about going together to the wilderness of the soul;
It is not about thinking you are responsible for finding the way out."

by Alan Wolfelt
Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition
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All Brave Heart Volunteers are required to fill out an application, complete screening information, and sit for a one-to-one interview with the Director. A 6-hour volunteer orientation is required for all home visiting volunteers.

Volunteers who help in the office or for fundraisers have a shortened orientation.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Brave Heart Volunteers

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Occasional Weekly Weekdays 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)

Contact Person: Shanna Hammons, Volunteer/Office Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

PO Box 6336 Sitka, AK 99835

Directions:

The physical office address for Brave Heart Volunteers is 120 Katlian St., right next door to the Pioneers' Home. The main office, Remembrance Room and library are located on the second floor.   Nearest Bus Stop: in front of the Community House, 1 minute minute walk

Web Site: http://www.braveheartvolunteers.org

Miscellaneous Information

In what communities is this opportunity available?
	Sitka

Last updated on January 13, 2009