Volunteer: Certified Therapy Dog & Handler WantedBridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking a certified therapy dog & handler to provide comfort and companionship to mentally ill patients at least once per month. Studies show that interaction with a gentle, friendly dog has significant physical, psychological, and emotional benefits. Therapy dogs help to encourage communication, increase socialization, and decrease feelings of depression/anxiety. Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training. Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital Bridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking a certified therapy dog & handler to provide comfort and companionship to mentally ill patients at least once per month. Studies show that interaction with a gentle, friendly dog has significant physical, psychological, and emotional benefits. Therapy dogs help to encourage communication, increase socialization, and decrease feelings of depression/anxiety. Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training. Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 02324 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: 12 Step Volunteers NeededBridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking volunteers with long term sobriety to facilitate 12 Step programs/discussions with our inmate and patient population at least once per month. 12 Step Recovery groups aim to reduce recidivism by increasing coping skills/life skills, promoting healthier life styles, and by encouraging community involvement. Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training. Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital Bridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking volunteers with long term sobriety to facilitate 12 Step programs/discussions with our inmate and patient population at least once per month. 12 Step Recovery groups aim to reduce recidivism by increasing coping skills/life skills, promoting healthier life styles, and by encouraging community involvement. Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training. Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 02324 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer Facilitators NeededBridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking volunteers who possess a Bachelor's Degree or above to facilitate the following programs with our inmate population: Anger Management/Violence Reduction, Thinking for Change, Getting Motivated to Change, Basic Communication Skills, and Career/Work Readiness. Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training. Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital Bridgewater State Hospital is currently seeking volunteers who possess a Bachelor's Degree or above to facilitate the following programs with our inmate population: Anger Management/Violence Reduction, Thinking for Change, Getting Motivated to Change, Basic Communication Skills, and Career/Work Readiness. Interested volunteers must agree to submit to a background check and participate in orientation training. Agency: Bridgewater State Hospital Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 02324 Allow Groups: No |