Compeer of Greater Buffalo
Cause Area
Location
1179 Kenmore Avenue Buffalo, NY 14217
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Flexible Schedule
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Buffalo, NY 14217
How often do you call upon your friends to get a bite to eat or a cup of coffee? Maybe you go see a movie or just chat on the phone to feel connected and supported. You can be that friend for someone living with a mental health diagnosis! Having a friend can make all the difference to someone who feels anxious, sad, or lonely. Their isolation could be the result of any number, or combination, of life circumstances. A Compeer Friend helps them socially, becoming a positive role model, helping raise self-esteem, increasing social and communication skills, and encouraging independence. We match volunteers with youth (ages 6-21), adults (22-59) and older adults (ages 60+) living in Erie County, New York who live with mental illness. Please note most of our clients waiting for a friend live in the City of Buffalo, with some clients living in the suburbs around the county. (We also have an affiliate in Niagara County as well and we would be happy to connect you with them!). Volunteer screening includes an interview, references, background checks (including fingerprints, local police clearance, child abuse registry, and national sex offender registry), mental health first aid training and volunteer orientation. Volunteer Friends must be 18 years of age, complete our screening process and onboarding process. Volunteer Friends are asked to spend four hours per month with their Friend and commit to one year of service. Visits between friends take place virtually, over the phone, and primarily in person. To learn more, use the following link: https://calendly.com/volunteer-compeer/volunteer-interest to schedule a phone call to discuss becoming a Compeer Friend! To become a Friend, start by submit your volunteer application today! Complete our online application here.
Date Posted: 2024-10-29
Flexible Schedule
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Buffalo, NY 14202
Spread the Word, Spread the Joy. Join Compeer Buffalo's Outreach Team! Compeer Outreach Team members play a crucial role in expanding our reach and impact within communities across Erie County. As an Outreach Team member, you will be the face of Compeer, representing Compeer at a variety of community events such as wellness fairs, community resource fairs, career fairs, and speaking directly with members of the community to encourage them to get involved with our organization. Outreach Team volunteers support Compeer by spreading awareness of our programs and volunteer opportunities, allowing interested individuals to be able to seek a Friend or to be a Friend to an individual navigating mental health challenges. Outreach Team members attend events as needed. *Time Commitment: The time commitment may vary depending on the number of events and outreach opportunities available. Outreach Team members are expected to be available for a flexible schedule including weekends, and evenings often when events are often held. Volunteer screening includes an interview, references, background checks (including fingerprints, local police clearance, child abuse registry, and national sex offender registry), and volunteer orientation and training. Volunteers must be 18 years of age, complete our screening process and onboarding process. To learn more, use the following link: Volunteer Interest Call to schedule a phone call to discuss becoming a Compeer Outreach Team member! To become an Outreach Team member, start by submit your volunteer application today! Complete our online application here.
Date Posted: 2024-10-29
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Champion Mental Wellbeing. Connect People. Building Relationships... One Friend at a Time.
Description
Compeer Buffalo operates four core programs, each focusing on friendship and supportive relationships to encourage mental wellness. These include one-on-one volunteer mentoring, group mentoring social activities, school-based mentoring, and Mental Health Education (including the evidenced based curriculum for Mental Health First Aid). Volunteers become positive role models, help raise self-esteem, increase social and communication skills, and encourage independence for their Compeer friends. The relationship between volunteers and their friends encourages a sense of belonging, trust, respect, hope, support, and empowerment.
The Compeer model of one-to-one support is an evidenced based program that was recognized in 2007 by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - a branch of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - as an evidenced based program under the National Registry of Evidenced based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
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