Volunteer Instructor's Assistant at Clackamas County Jail; age + Referral

• Are you interested in playing a key role in supporting, educating, and advocating for individuals affected by mental health?
• Would you like to inspire hope and educate adults in custody about mental health issues?
• Do you have experience working with a diverse group of adults?

If so, consider becoming a volunteer Instructor's Assistant for adults in custody at the Clackamas County Jail.

The volunteer assistant will assist the instructor at 90-minute mental health and wellness classes for adults in custody in the Clackamas County Jail. The classes will be held three days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from EITHER 1:30pm - 3:00pm or 3:30pm -- 5:00pm. The volunteer will assist one (1) OR two (2) weeks each month.

This opportunity requires excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Class participants include 10 adults in custody with a diverse variety of strengths, challenges, and learning abilities. These classes are intended to inspire hope and educate these adults in custody about mental health issues, increase awareness, provide personal insight, and discuss ways to self-evaluate.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with the instructor to Identify and provide information about NAMI Clackamas and community resources.
• Follow the lead of the instructor in offering examples and suggestions to help participants' understanding of the curriculum.
• Instruction uses a variety of methods, including group discussion, shared reading of materials, white board explanation, etc.

Curriculum includes a fluid set of topics, including effective communications, emotional intelligence, personal responsibility, personal growth, self-care, empathy, self-compassion, self-management, self-talk, assertiveness, emotional abuse, anger management, problem solving, conflict resolution, decision making, stress management, building/rebuilding trust, goal setting, boundaries, listening, Jail Transition Center resources, and NAMI Clackamas resources.

Must be able to pass a Clackamas County Jail background check.

Must be willing to commute to Clackamas County Jail in Oregon City.

If you're interested and would like additional information about the opportunity, please contact Sheri at volunteercoor

Volunteers will gain experience understanding and working with adults of all different learning styles and literacy levels, as well as using a variety of teaching methods including group discussion, shared reading of materials, white board explanation, etc.

NAMI CLACKAMAS is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for everyone impacted by mental health issues through support, education, and advocacy. Our vision is one of hope, health, acceptance, and community for everyone impacted by mental illness. Volunteers of this opportunity will inspire hope and educate adults in custody about mental health issues, increase awareness, provide personal insight, and discuss ways to self-evaluate.

Opportunity Requirements:

Volunteers must be 25years of age or older to participate in this opportunity.

Click on "Express Interest" below if you are interested in helping out!

** This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

** Please note, your hours may not be recorded in your Hands On Greater Portland account since this is a partner-managed opportunity.

Population Served People with Health-based Concerns, Offenders/Ex-offenders

Requirements

Age Minimum (with Adult): 25+ , Minimum Age:25+

After expressing interest, the Opportunity Leader will contact you to confirm participation and provide directions for this opportunity.