We need volunteers to support this new program, aimed at reducing inappropriate and/or illegal substance use in Delaware.
Please sign up now if you are available.
DETAILS
This program is a partnership with the Lt. Governor’s Office, DHSS, DOE, and the National Child ID/Dispose RX Program to provide mental health awareness and disposal of medication including opioids. We will be handing out "Dispose Rx" packets to game attendees as they exit the building. We will place 2 volunteers at each exit to dispense the packets and information.
DE BEST Volunteers have been requested to hand out the Dispose Rx packets to game attendees as they exit the building at the University of Delaware Semi- Finals Basketball Games on March 8th and 9th, 2023. There are two shifts available each night (both 3/8 and 3/9). You may sign up for any of or number of these shifts.
On-site Contacts: Ingrid Hansen and Celeste Peart
ROLE
Two or more volunteers will be placed at each exit to dispense the Rx packets and information.
This event is not intended for the provision of PFA. However, DE BEST Volunteers must always be prepared to provide PFA to community members, other volunteers and responders at any time.
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
Positions for each deployment will be assigned accordingly. Possible positions and their requirements:
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
