Service to Armed Forces Reconnection Workshop Facilitator Volunteer Opportunity

This position supports the Regional Service to the Armed Forces department. Provide Reconnection Workshop modules to military, veterans and their families in various community-based settings.

Locations

Virtual Opportunity,Western New York Region

Key Responsibilities

• Willingness to support the Red Cross mission and the United States military

• Provide Reconnection Workshops for military members, veterans and their families

• Work under the supervision of Regional SAF Lead

• Perform duties within the scope of licensure and training

• Stay up-to-date on mental health research and practices for military, veterans and their families

• Record volunteer hours per Red Cross policy

Qualifications

• SAF eligible mental health professional, holding a current and unencumbered license

• Available to mentor and co-teach training with new RW facilitators

• Personal or professional experience working with the military a plus

• Masters level or above mental health degree

• Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

Time Commitment

Facilitate at least two workshops per year

Development Opportunities

• Professional development opportunities

• Provide programmatic feedback for new initiatives to resiliency programs

• Manage volunteers, work independently or with a team

• Advocate, share and promote information regarding resiliency with others in local area

• Remain clinically active for professional licensing

Length of Appointment

Renewable annually based on satisfactory performance of position

Training

• Orientation to American Red Cross

• Reconnection Workshop