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 with Peninsula Family Service.
Fall Training begins September 30, 2013
You receive Free Training and Support:* Communication and Active Listening Skills
* Basics of Counseling
* 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 to 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:
Ofie Albrecht, Filipino Coordinator.......... (650) 403-4300 Ext 4363
Victoria Valencia, Spanish Coordinator... (650) 403-4300 Ext 4321
Judy Chin, Chinese Coordinator ............ (650) 403-4300 Ext 4392
Cathy Koger, LGBT Coordinator............. (650) 403-4300 Ext 4383
Services in English call Valerie Snook, LCSW, Program Manager
650) 403-4300 Ext 4322
