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Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer Social Worker for Support Group

City Voices Media & Community-Building Projects
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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    • Details

    Schedule:Weekends
    Time Commitment:A few hours per month
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Participation:
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    About the Organization

    City Voices, a volunteer-powered nonprofit, aims to enhance the lives of people with serious mental health challenges by challenging isolation and loneliness through its fun, engaging, and community-building programming. We are committed to creating inclusive spaces where individuals can connect, support each other, and thrive.

    About the Volunteer Opportunity

    City Voices is seeking to start a peer-run support group for social workers and social work students who live with serious mental health challenges. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help facilitate these groups and provide a safe, supportive environment for participants.

    Responsibilities

    • Facilitate an online support group for 90 minutes twice per month
    • Help participants feel safe and welcome
    • Listen nonjudgmentally and with empathy and care
    • Offer advice when requested
    • Encourage dialogue
    • Invite guest speakers

    Requirements

    • Social work degree or currently pursuing a social work degree
    • Group facilitation experience is a plus
    • Sociable, easy to speak to, good listener, and thoughtful communicator

    How to Apply

    Send a cover letter to cityvoices1995@gmail.com. Start date TBD.

    Job Location

    Remote (applicants can be from anywhere in the USA).

    About the Organization

    City Voices, a volunteer-powered nonprofit, aims to enhance the lives of people with serious mental health challenges by challenging isolation and loneliness through its fun, engaging, and community-building programming. We are committed to creating inclusive spaces where individuals can connect, support each other, and thrive.

    About the Volunteer Opportunity

    City Voices is seeking to start a peer-run support group for social workers and social work students who live with serious mental health challenges. We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help facilitate these groups and provide a safe, supportive environment for participants.

    Responsibilities

    • Facilitate an online support group for 90 minutes twice per month
    • Help participants feel safe and welcome
    • Listen nonjudgmentally and with empathy and care
    • Offer advice when requested
    • Encourage dialogue
    • Invite guest speakers

    Requirements

    • Social work degree or…
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    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    New York, NY, USA

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    How to Apply

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