DE BEST has the opportunity to showcase our program by distributing our materials at the upcoming Community Resource Fair with the Wilmington Police Department. This will also be a great opportunity to network. Please sign up now if you are available.
DETAILS
The Wilmington Police Department will be hosting their Annual Community Resource Fair on February 23, 2023. Similar to other fairs, DE BEST will be providing our resources at a table, as well as Hopeline Resources to the Wilmington Community. Please be prepared to stand at a table to distribute/ network for 2 hours. Only two volunteers are needed for this opportunity.
On-site Contacts: Celeste Peart and Skylar Washington
ROLE
Two volunteers will be placed at a table to distribute our DE BEST and Hopeline Materials. 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
