URGENT: Volunteers requested for Milton Group Home Grief Support due to a loss that has recently impacted their community. Please be prepared to potentially pair with Canine Support upon arrival.
Please review requirements before signing up. They may be reviewed at: DE BEST Volunteer Onboarding Page
Locations will be updated and/or provided when the details have been provided by Celeste Peart.
DETAILS
DE BEST Volunteers will support the Milton Group Home. Upon arrival, please check in with Site Contact for directions and updates.
DE BEST Contact: Celeste Peart, 302.383.3130
CONFIDENTIAL: Do not share this information with others.
ROLE
We have been asked to provide PFA support to the Milton Group Home community members. We will 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. Please wear your vest and bring resources.
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.
PORTAL: CHECK IN and CHECK OUT through this page on portal or use CauseConnect (Mobile application that is free to download). Be sure toi follow through until confirmed as you will need to answer the questions about your deployment activity.
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.
Remember to clock in/out for your shift using the link sent to email morning of shift. Important information is requested about your shift when you clock out.
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
Please see DE BEST Volunteer Onboarding Page for all volunteer requirements. 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)
Complete RespondDE Training Plan (including Waiver and Code of Conduct Acknowledgements)
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
