Buddy's Place New Volunteer Training

February 11 - 12, 2023

Register today!

Buddy's Place is Pillars Community Health’s bereavement and grief support program for children ages 4-18 and their families. New volunteers will attend this training to be able to help grieving families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Buddy's Place offers children and their caregiver(s) a safe and supportive group where they can express their grief and learn coping skills with others who have experienced similar losses.

Buddy's Place is accepting new volunteers to help support grieving children and their families in a variety of ways, including Greeters and Group Facilitators.

To register for the training please fill out the Pillars Community Health Volunteer Application prior to February 1, 2023. After completing this online registration you will receive a Buddy's Place program application sent from Michelle Halm. Click HERE to access the Pillars Community Health application.

The training is free with a one-year volunteer commitment. The training will be held via Zoom. CE/CEUs are available please contact Michelle Halm for more information.

Training Dates & Times (must attend each session listed below):

Saturday, February 11th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday, February 12th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Independent Course Work – 4 hours

Upcoming Monthly Gathering (February 13 or March 13), 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (in-person)

Background check session – will be scheduled with our HR department after completing required coursework and training sessions.

For more information on Buddy's Place, please visit our webpage at Buddy's Place webpage If you are interested, please contact Michelle Halm at 708.995.3750 or email buddysplace@pchcares.org

Michelle Halm, M.A., M.Ed., PEL, FT
Director of Buddy's Place, a program of Pillars Community Health
708.995.3750
mhalm@pchcares.org

Website: Buddy's Place, a program of Pillars Community Health

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