Senior Peer Counselors Sought by Peninsula Family Services

South San Francisco, Ca    April 22, 2017   Submitted by Ofelia C. Albrecht, Senior Peer Counseling Program

 

 

Seeking volunteers to help Peninsula Family Service thanks to Olfie for this share – please SHARE too!
LGBTQ SENIOR PEER COUNSELING
In just ONE hour a week, LGBTQ Senior Peer Counseling volunteers provide peer counseling
to LGBTQ older adults in the community.
Who are our Volunteers?
People like you who:
 Are interested in helping LGBTQ older adults,
 Are sensitive & reliable,
 Desire a flexible schedule,
 Are age 55 or older,
 Willing to be screened for a background check.
Benefits to Volunteers:
 Personal satisfaction with helping others,
 Establish caring relationships,
 Have an opportunity to develop new skills &
network,
 Obtain information on aging issues,
 Interact with other volunteers.
Benefits to Clients:
 Someone to really listen,
 Access to community resources,
 Provide needed socialization,
 Reduce isolation & stigma.
How to Volunteer?
Contact Ellyn Bloomfield, LGBTQ Coordinator Phone: (650) 403-4300 x 4383
Email: ebloomfield@peninsulafamilyservice.org

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