Support LGBTQ+ Seniors

3170 23rd St, San Francisco CA

Description

For 47 years, Shanti Peer Support Volunteers have been providing emotional and practical support to people living with life-threatening illness, as well as LGBT isolated seniors and adults with disabilities, much like you would support a friend or family member in need. If you would like to tangibly enhance the life of someone who needs it the most, we encourage you to contact us and learn more about this truly unique opportunity. As a peer support volunteer, you will: --Go through the internationally-recognized Shanti Model of Peer Support training --Be matched 1-on-1 with a client to whom you will provide companionship, a non-judgmental ear and light practical assistance --Join a community of thoughtful, supportive volunteers and staff For this program, we ask for a commitment of 2 hours a week for at least 6 months. We also organize support groups once a month, and ask all volunteers to attend. The hours can be done according to volunteer's schedules--a lot of our volunteers visit their clients on weekends or evenings--so it's definitely flexible. If you decide to enroll in the Peer Support Program there is a mandatory volunteer training. This training is in-person at our PAWS office in the Mission, and volunteers must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask. The next training dates are: October Training Friday, October 8th 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, October 9th 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, October 10th 10:30 am - 6:00 pm (Please note ALL of the above dates are mandatory) The purpose of this training is to prepare volunteers to work with individuals who are isolated, or living with life-threatening illnesses and other disabilities. The training will supply information about challenges our clients face as well as teach communication and listening skills through a variety of interactive exercise. The training is intensive, but our volunteers typically find it to be an enriching, community-building experience. If you are interested in becoming a Shanti volunteer, start by filling out an application here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4661943