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Peninsula Family Service is recruiting Volunteer Senior Peer Counselors
Make a positive difference in your community and in the lives of others. Expand your experience, skills, and knowledge. Share your values, wisdom, and culture. Become a Volunteer Senior Peer Counselor
Fall Training begins September 30, 2013
You receive Free Training and Support
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Communication and Active Listening Skills
Basics of Counseling
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Working with Diverse Cultures
Social and Family Relationships
Understanding Social Isolation
Working with Grief and Loss
How to Recognize and Respond to Depression and Anxiety
Common Health Issues of Older Adults
Taking Care of Yourself
Professional Supervision and Continuing Education
Expectations
Interest in working with older adults
Be a good listener
Be caring and compassionate
Be at least 55 years old
Have transportation
Be able volunteer 1+ hours a week
Attend two 3 hour training sessions a week for 9 weeks
Meet with fellow volunteers twice a month
(Services for Seniors who speak English, Spanish, Chinese, & Tagalog, and for LBGT Seniors)
For Details Please Contact: (650) 403-4300
Ofie Albrecht, Filipino Coordinator . . . . . . . Ext 4363
Victoria Valencia, Spanish Coordinator . . . . .Ext 4321Judy Chin, Chinese Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Ext 4392
Cathy Koger, LGBT Coordinator . . . . . . . . . Ext 4383For Services in English call Valerie Snook, LCSW, Program Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ext 4322