Volunteer: Thresholds and Decision Making Program at Valley Street Jail, ManchesterVolunteers Needed for the Thresholds and Decision-Making Program Volunteers are needed for the Thresholds and Decision-Making Program, a 12-week program at the Valley Street Jail in Manchester. Participants in the program meet weekly for training in a group session. Volunteers then follow up on the material covered in the group session to review and reinforce what was covered. Volunteers work one-on-one with an assigned participant for the entire 12 weeks. Volunteers are trained and supported by the AmeriCorps RSVP Manager and the Volunteer Coordinator. This program teaches critical thinking and decision making in a 5-step process: 1. Identify the situation, 2. Know what you want, 3. Expand the possibilities, 4. Evaluate, 5. Decide and act. Participants learn to choose to act after analyzing the situation instead of acting impulsively. The inmates in this program are on the Threshold of being released from jail and are eager to learn how to make better Decisions to get a fresh start on life and become better citizens. The time commitment is one hour per week during the 12-week program. Background checks are required for volunteers. Organization: Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Hillsborough County Volunteers Needed for the Thresholds and Decision-Making Program Volunteers are needed for the Thresholds and Decision-Making Program, a 12-week program at the Valley Street Jail in Manchester. Participants in the program meet weekly for training in a group session. Volunteers then follow up on the material covered in the group session to review and reinforce what was covered. Volunteers work one-on-one with an assigned participant for the entire 12 weeks. Volunteers are trained and supported by the AmeriCorps RSVP Manager and the Volunteer Coordinator. This program teaches critical thinking and decision making in a 5-step process: 1. Identify the situation, 2. Know what you want, 3. Expand the possibilities, 4. Evaluate, 5. Decide and act. Participants learn to choose to act after analyzing the situation instead of acting impulsively. The inmates in this program are on the Threshold of being released from jail and are eager to learn how to make better Decisions to get a fresh start on life and become better citizens. The time commitment is one hour per week during the 12-week program. Background checks are required for volunteers. Organization: Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Hillsborough County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 03103 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Fixit CorpsFixit Corps volunteers will assist homeowners who are over the age of 60 or disabled by providing minor home repairs that will help the individual stay in their home and remain independent. Some of these repairs can include installing safety rails, repairing minor plumbing and electrical problems, building wheelchair ramps, and other safety or basic wear and tear repairs. Volunteers with previous experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and other trades are encouraged to pursue this opportunity. Organization: Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Hillsborough County Fixit Corps volunteers will assist homeowners who are over the age of 60 or disabled by providing minor home repairs that will help the individual stay in their home and remain independent. Some of these repairs can include installing safety rails, repairing minor plumbing and electrical problems, building wheelchair ramps, and other safety or basic wear and tear repairs. Volunteers with previous experience in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and other trades are encouraged to pursue this opportunity. Organization: Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Hillsborough County Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 03102 Allow Groups: No |