WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO FILL SHIFTS! PLEASE SIGN UP IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE.
NOTE: DO NOT DEPLOY. THE FOLLOWING IS FOR ASSESSING CAPACITY AND PREPARATION PURPOSES ONLY (AT THIS TIME).
DO NOT SELF DEPLOY. YOU WILL RECEIVE A PHONE CALL BY DE BEST STAFF IF THE DEPLOYMENT IS ACTIVATED.
PLEASE MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY. THANK YOU.
DETAILS
DE BEST Volunteers may be requested to support a shelter in Sussex County. Specific location will only be provided to confirmed volunteers. We have been asked to not share this information with others.
NOTE: SHIFTS ARE TENTATIVE AT THIS TIME. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY PHONE.
ROLE
We have been asked to provide PFA support. Translators will be provided, as needed. We may be providing Hope Line Resources as well. Volunteers must always be prepared to provide PFA to other volunteers and responders as well as community members.
In the event that you are deployed, details will be sent to you by email as well. Please bring ID AND a digital or paper copy of the actual deployment email when reporting for your shift.
AFTER YOU SIGN UP
Once you have signed up for this opportunity, your profile will be reviewed for accuracy. You will be contacted if your profile does not reflect the proper trainings. If you feel the need for more direction, it is your responsibility to contact the Program Manager at 302.383.3130 immediately for more details about your role.
YOUR DEPLOYMENT NOTIFICATIONS AND REPORTING
You will be emailed once your shift has been approved.
A reminder email will be sent the day before your deployment.
A final reminder email will be sent to you at 6:00 AM on the morning of your deployment. NOTE: Remember to clock in/out for your shift using the link sent to email morning of shift.
Important FAQ and Other Information
Please do not self deploy. If you are unsure of your authorization to deploy, please call the Opportunity Contact or a DE BEST Representative. Keep in mind that NO deployment is authorized unless there is a signed Waiver, a signed acknowledgement of Code of Conduct on the volunteer’s SERVDE’s profile, AND all of the required training/s for the role (see below). While all of these are captured here on our portal, we will audit your SERVDE profile under "Trainings" to confirm that all of these have been recorded there as well.
DE BEST Required Trainings: PFA or CCP
Desired Positions for each deployment will be assigned accordingly.
Peer Support Position
Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training (available online for free), and/or
Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) Training (SAMHSA's online “Just In Time” or virtual)
Mental Health Prof/Educator (MHP/E)
Mental Health Professional, and/or
4-year degree related to Human Services, and
Peer Support Position Requirements
Site Liaison
MHP/E preferred
Peer Support Position Requirements
Previous deployment performance
