Virtual Peer SupportAt — Youth Pride Association (YPA)
Opportunity Summary
No-Cost Virtual Peer Mentorship Providing Support to LGBTQ Students
Opportunity Learning Outcomes
Volunteers will learn how to best support LGBTQ students and their peers.
Opportunity Training
Volunteers receive a 2-hour training on the weekend to best support the need of LGBTQ students, how to handle a crisis, and best practices, as well as asynchronous courses, and a required QPR certificate (financial assistance is available).
Additional risk specific to this opportunity
Volunteers may work with folks who are at increased risk for self-harm.
Opportunity Application Instructions
Volunteers will be asked to meet with a volunteer supervisor for a 15-minute information session to discuss the roles and training requirements. This requirement can also be completed through an email exchange.
Program
Academic Internship
Service Learning
Location Type
Remote
Expected Hours
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | hours per week |
Students required to have a personal vehicle
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation
No
Opportunity Availability
Ongoing