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Senior Peer Counseling Orientation
ORGANIZATION: Wilshire Community Services
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Please join us to learn more about becoming a Senior Peer Counselor! We need 5-10 more counselors in the county, especially in North County. We will train you to learn/develop counseling skills so you can support a senior in the community. Our counselors provide supportive and non-judgmental listening and can provide resources on coping with the changes that occur as we age.
During this in person training, we will go over the program, the training requirements and the details of volunteering.
We would love to have you join us to learn more!
Volunteers must be 55 years old + as this is a peer-to-peer program.
We welcome retired professionals from the helping field!
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About Wilshire Community Services
Location:
285 South Street Suite J, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, US
Mission Statement
Wilshire Community Services promotes positive community connections through friendship, counseling, and mediation.
Description
Wilshire Community Services supports individuals and families throughout San Luis Obispo County who are facing challenging circumstances and difficult life transitions. Together, Wilshire Community Services' three primary organizations - Caring Callers, Senior Peer Counseling and Creative Mediation - provide possibilities for healing, connection, resolution and renewal. Our work is always compassionate, safe and confidential. Through our unique combination of programs and services, Wilshire Community Services' clients experience the benefits of new connections and strong relationships, trusted listening through life's ups and downs, and a forum to resolve conflict by having the difficult conversations that matter most. The impact of our work is measured by the positive life changes each of our clients experiences.
Wilshire Community Services is a non-profit division of Wilshire Health & Community Services.
CAUSE AREAS
Crisis Support,
Seniors
WHEN
Fri Oct 04, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
WHERE
285 South St., Suite JSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(35.268982 ,-120.66618 )
DATE POSTED
September 24, 2024
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 55
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hour a week per client plus bi-weekly clinical supervision.
- Non-jugmental attitude; active listening skills; empathy and compassion.