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Flexible Schedule
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San Francisco, CA 94110
For 50 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. Peer Support Volunteers need to be 18+ years of age. 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. The next training will be in-person at our San Francisco office - June 7th-9th, 2024. 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
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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San Francisco, CA 94109
WE ARE IN NEED OF SPANISH SPEAKING PEER SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS - For 50 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. Peer Support Volunteers need to be 18+ years of age. 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. The next training will be in-person at our San Francisco office - June 7th-9th, 2024. 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
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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San Francisco, CA 94110
For 50 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. Peer Support Volunteers need to be 18+ years of age. 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. The next training will be in-person at our San Francisco office - June 7th-9th, 2024. 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
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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San Francisco, CA 94110
For 50 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. Peer Support Volunteers need to be 18+ years of age. 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. The next training will be in-person at our San Francisco office - June 7th-9th, 2024. 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
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
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Flexible Schedule
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San Francisco, CA 94110
ABOUT PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT (PAWS) FOOD BANK & BECOMING A VOLUNTEER: The PAWS Pet Food Bank is the very first service provided by the PAWS program of Shanti Project and has been in operation since 1987. The Food Bank provides PAWS clients with a supplemental allotment of pet food, litter and a variety of pet supplies (e.g., toys, treats, collars, leashes, carriers/crates, etc.) every month. This basic but essential service can often mean the difference between our clients meeting their own nutritional needs and sacrificing their needs to feed their animal companions, or being able to keep their pets in their lives at all. Many of our clients are unable to come to the Pet Food Bank due to their disability. We rely on the generosity and commitment of volunteers to deliver food and supplies to all of our homebound clients. Pet Food Bank volunteers are urgently needed during this period of the pandemic to ensure our community members and their pets receive these crucial supplies. That’s where you come in! VOLUNTEER DUTIES: Deliver bags of pet food/supplies to 8-10 homebound clients in SF neighborhoods Delivery team consists of two people (a driver and a rider) - you must choose your own rider (friend/family member/partner) anyone you feel comfortable with during COVID On the day of your shift, you will pick up the delivery routes and bags from the PAWS office, and deliver items to all the clients in that route Client address and contact information will be provided in each delivery route Shifts take around 2-3 hours to complete VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age of 16 years old Must have your own vehicle, current driver’s license, and proof of insurance Able to lift up to 30 lbs Must be able to walk up and down stairs and/or use elevators Comfortable driving to any/all neighborhoods in SF COVID REQUIREMENTS: Choose your own rider (friend/family member/partner) anyone you feel comfortable with during COVID Volunteers do not enter client’s home Volunteers will social distance- 6 feet apart Volunteers will wear a mask, gloves, and sanitize frequently WHEN & WHERE: Opportunities on Fridays 2-4pm and Saturdays 11am-1pm All help is appreciated; volunteers can come once, occasionally, or regularly Starting at the PAWS office in the Mission District and going to clients’ homes in various neighborhoods in SF HOW TO APPLY: Please sign up for shifts here- https://www.shanti.org/pawsvolunteers Review the Food Bank guide here- https://www.shanti.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Shanti-Project-PAWS-Pet-Food-Bank-Volunteer-Guide.pdf If you have any questions, please contact Volunteer Services at volunteerservices@shanti.org Other ways to support the PAWS Pet Food Bank? Donate much needed items* including: dry & canned cat food (especially Fancy Feast), dry & canned dog food (especially Cesar’s), treats (especially cat treats), poop bags, clumping cat litter, leashes, toys and clothing (especially for small dogs.) *We accept food in its original packaging that has not passed its expiration or 'Best by’ date, and new or clean, gently used clothing and supplies . Thank you for considering this important opportunity to serve the San Francisco community!
Date Posted: 2024-04-15
