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Volunteer Position: Public health project to improve mental health in the community (remote)
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Goal and Mission:
Our project aims to provide free, ongoing mental health support groups to help anyone in the community learn safe coping skills.
The groups will use the Seeking Safety model, which is an evidence-based coping skills model that has been implemented for over 35 years in the US and internationally. It is a safe and effective method that focuses on compassionate support and practical skills. Learn more about the Seeking Safety model ate www.seekingsafety.org. The model was originally designed for trauma and addiction, but has also been used widely for mental health issues.
Please note this is an unpaid position.
Why Volunteer with Us? We are committed to making sure our volunteers have a fulfilling experience. We’re mission-driven and hope you are too!
Volunteering Benefits:
- Flexible schedule where you largely choose your own hours (4-6 hours per week)
- Work closely with a small passionate team, including our project manager/peer leader as well as our director Lisa Najavits, founder of the Seeking Safety model. Both volunteer their time and are not paid for their time on this project.
- This is a fully remote opportunity, so you can volunteer from anywhere
- As a volunteer, there is a possibility to advance into a peer leader role in the future, if desired.
How You Can Contribute:
- Encourage people to participate in the project
- Check participant eligibility and screening
- Review participant information
- Reach out to participants to support them in completing forms
- Remind about group sessions and assist with communications
- Create and manage Google forms
- Consult and collaborate with our team
What We’re Looking For:
- No specific educational background or degree is required
- An interest in human services and helping others
- Attention to detail
- A genuine interest in public health
- Open to volunteers from the US
Next step:
Ready to make a positive impact? Please email your resume or a brief summary of your interests and background to project@treatment-innovations.org, and list “public health project, Ms. Wriothesley’ in the subject line.
Goal and Mission:
Our project aims to provide free, ongoing mental health support groups to help anyone in the community learn safe coping skills.
The groups will use the Seeking Safety model, which is an evidence-based coping skills model that has been implemented for over 35 years in the US and internationally. It is a safe and effective method that focuses on compassionate support and practical skills. Learn more about the Seeking Safety model ate www.seekingsafety.org. The model was originally designed for trauma and addiction, but has also been used widely for mental health issues.
Please note this is an unpaid position.
Why Volunteer with Us? We are committed to making sure our volunteers have a fulfilling experience. We’re mission-driven and hope you are too!
Volunteering Benefits:
- Flexible schedule where you largely choose your own hours (4-6 hours per week)
- Work closely with a small passionate team, including our project manager/peer leader as well as…
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Please email your resume or a brief summary of your interests and background to project@treatment-innovations.org, and list "public health project, Ms. Wriothesley" in the subject line.
Please email your resume or a brief summary of your interests and background to project@treatment-innovations.org, and list "public health project, Ms. Wriothesley" in the subject…
