Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on June 11, 2010

We are looking for people who are interested in providing ongoing phone counseling to distressed parents. The TALK Line has offered a round-the-clock service for more than 35 years and is staffed by a community of skilled, caring volunteers who are professionally trained and supervised. It is one of the programs of an integrated set of clinical services, the TALK Line Family Support Center. Our clients, parents or guardians of minor children, are culturally and economically diverse. We work with them to help reduce their stresses, stabilize their families' lives, and encourage the development of their parenting skills.

50-hour training and weekly supervision provided. Minimum one-year commitment, about 24 hours per month. Minimum age of volunteer: 25.

We usually have trainings in Spring, Fall and Winter. Contact Claudia (415) 387-3684 ext 416. If you prefer to contact us via e-mail, please leave a phone number where you can be reached.

This opportunity is sponsored by: TALK Line Family Support Center

Volunteers will work with the following groups Abused / Battered Families / Parents Adolescents (13-17) Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Children (5-12) Low-income / Poverty We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays Weekly Weekends This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Childcare Hunger / Food Children & Youth Mental Health Domestic Violence Poverty Homelessness We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Tutoring / Mentoring Counseling / Information Support

Contact Person: Claudia Arrighi, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1757 Waller Street San Francisco, CA 94117 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located on Waller Street between Stanyan and Shrader, near Haight Street and Golden Gate Park.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N Judah,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5   Nearest Bus Stop: 7, 71, 33, 43, 66, 5 minute walk

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