Volunteer: Adult Teen Link Phone Worker SupervisorTeen Link is currently looking for adult volunteers (21+) to supervise the teen link young people phone workers. Working jointly with a Team of four teen link staff members, all of who are active in conducting trainings in school throughout King County. The goal is to engage teens in an open and honest discussion about the stresses and pressures that youth might face. In addition, Teen Link helps youth to identify coping mechanisms and warning signs, and instructs youth on how to intervene on behalf of a friend, if suicide ideation is expressed. This position works with a team of five Teen Link staff members, all of whom are active in conducting trainings in schools throughout King County. Professional training is provided. An interview determines eligibility. Responsibilities include: Working three 4-hour shifts per month supervising calls and chats, including a minimum of one Friday or Saturday shift per month. Attending one meeting held on the 3 rd Sunday of each month from 5:30-6:30 PM Support teen Phone Workers as they gather information, assist callers in clarifying issues and feelings, identifying resources, and developing action plans. Helping with promotion and marketing of program as instructed by Teen Link staff, usually in the form of tabling summer community fairs with youth volunteers.
Organization: Crisis Connections Teen Link is currently looking for adult volunteers (21+) to supervise the teen link young people phone workers. Working jointly with a Team of four teen link staff members, all of who are active in conducting trainings in school throughout King County. The goal is to engage teens in an open and honest discussion about the stresses and pressures that youth might face. In addition, Teen Link helps youth to identify coping mechanisms and warning signs, and instructs youth on how to intervene on behalf of a friend, if suicide ideation is expressed. This position works with a team of five Teen Link staff members, all of whom are active in conducting trainings in schools throughout King County. Professional training is provided. An interview determines eligibility. Responsibilities include: Working three 4-hour shifts per month supervising calls and chats, including a minimum of one Friday or Saturday shift per month. Attending one meeting held on the 3 rd Sunday of each month from 5:30-6:30 PM Support teen Phone Workers as they gather information, assist callers in clarifying issues and feelings, identifying resources, and developing action plans. Helping with promotion and marketing of program as instructed by Teen Link staff, usually in the form of tabling summer community fairs with youth volunteers.
Organization: Crisis Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98121 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Warm Line VolunteerAre you compassionate and a good listener? Do you want to empower others in their recovery? The WA Warm Line offers phone based peer support to people living with a mental illness using the principles of recovery to enhance the well-being of callers. Warm Line calls are answered by people who have lived experience with mental health challenges and want to share their experience to empower others. The Warm Line volunteers receive professional training, mentorship, and on-going volunteer support services. Organization: Crisis Connections Are you compassionate and a good listener? Do you want to empower others in their recovery? The WA Warm Line offers phone based peer support to people living with a mental illness using the principles of recovery to enhance the well-being of callers. Warm Line calls are answered by people who have lived experience with mental health challenges and want to share their experience to empower others. The Warm Line volunteers receive professional training, mentorship, and on-going volunteer support services. Organization: Crisis Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98121 Allow Groups: No |