Volunteer: National Suicide Prevention Call Specialist VolunteerLifeline Volunteer Counselors receive inbound calls from individuals experiencing behavioral health crises and/or suicidality 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. LVC use their own previous behavioral health experience and education in conjunction with targeted training and professional support provided by WMMHC to effectively engage with callers, and establish a therapeutic alliance that empowers the caller to address crisis situations using their own strengths and supports. LVC also connect callers with established care teams when applicable to ensure a continuum of care that fosters long-term recovery. LVC complete assessments that are critical in determining how to properly triage callers to the appropriate levels of care. LVC assess for and ensure Caller safety during and after crisis situations by activating varying interventions, depending on the severity and nature of the call. Lifeline Volunteer Counselors also provide follow-up to ensure the caller’s safety after crisis.
WMMHC’s Suicide Prevention Lifeline is provided through a partnership with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a nationwide-network of call center providers that sets standards and requirements for suicide prevention call centers. Adherence to Lifeline protocols in tense and stressful situations is a critical aspect of working as an LVC.
Organization: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Lifeline Volunteer Counselors receive inbound calls from individuals experiencing behavioral health crises and/or suicidality 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. LVC use their own previous behavioral health experience and education in conjunction with targeted training and professional support provided by WMMHC to effectively engage with callers, and establish a therapeutic alliance that empowers the caller to address crisis situations using their own strengths and supports. LVC also connect callers with established care teams when applicable to ensure a continuum of care that fosters long-term recovery. LVC complete assessments that are critical in determining how to properly triage callers to the appropriate levels of care. LVC assess for and ensure Caller safety during and after crisis situations by activating varying interventions, depending on the severity and nature of the call. Lifeline Volunteer Counselors also provide follow-up to ensure the caller’s safety after crisis.
WMMHC’s Suicide Prevention Lifeline is provided through a partnership with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a nationwide-network of call center providers that sets standards and requirements for suicide prevention call centers. Adherence to Lifeline protocols in tense and stressful situations is a critical aspect of working as an LVC.
Organization: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 59801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Pet AdvocacyYWCA Missoula is seeking Pet Advocates for survivors of domestic violence and homeless families. Pet advocates foster pets for up to 60 days (with possible extension) while their owners reside at The Meadowlark. The Humane Society of Western Montana(HSWM) provides food and vaccinations as needed. YWCA Missoula partners with HSWM to provide a 2-hour comprehensive training for Pet Advocate volunteers. Organization: YWCA Missoula YWCA Missoula is seeking Pet Advocates for survivors of domestic violence and homeless families. Pet advocates foster pets for up to 60 days (with possible extension) while their owners reside at The Meadowlark. The Humane Society of Western Montana(HSWM) provides food and vaccinations as needed. YWCA Missoula partners with HSWM to provide a 2-hour comprehensive training for Pet Advocate volunteers. Organization: YWCA Missoula Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 59802 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Humane Policy Volunteer LeaderDo you want to help create a more humane society for all animals? Check out our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader opportunity! Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders are at the forefront of our work to advance priority federal, state and local animal protection policies. These efforts serve to advance humane priorities across all 435 congressional districts and thousands of state legislative districts across the nation. Please join our team! To learn more, review our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad here: www.humanesociety.org/policyvolunteer Humane Policy Volunteer Leader responsibilities: Establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with government officials and encourage their support of the HSUS’s priority animal protection positions. Actively engage in federal, state and local policy advocacy, including submitting comments to federal and state agencies on proposed animal-related regulations, as well as letters to the editor in coordination with HSUS staff. Work closely with your state director to serve as an ambassador for the HSUS by communicating our mission, approach and policies in order to foster a stronger and more visible animal protection presence in your community. Participate in HSUS-facilitated webinars or meetings. If possible, participate in and assist with your state’s Humane Lobby Day and/or local grassroots events. Develop and implement a local animal protection project, preferably working with your city council or county board of supervisors to advance an HSUS priority ordinance or resolution in your community. Encourage your networks to take action on HSUS alerts and priority policies. Recruit HSUS allies to continue expanding the diversity of our audiences, volunteers and the organization, and make the animal protection movement more inclusive for all. Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders commit to taking actions as directed by HSUS program staff and their state director, averaging one to three hours per week for one year (weekly time may vary). Ongoing participation after the first year is preferred.Benefits of becoming a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader The Humane Policy Volunteer Leader program is the first, largest and most effective animal protection policy volunteer program of its kind in the nation. HSUS volunteers are essential partners in our lifesaving work for all animals and are an integral part of this community of compassionate individuals, all of whom are deeply committed to advancing humane public policies for all animals. Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders will become highly skilled in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support. You will receive an orientation on our policies and programs as well as access to support and resources not provided to the public, including: Volunteer toolkit and other resources on effective policy advocacy. Regular virtual meetings conducted by your HSUS state director. Monthly webinars on timely animal protection issues.As a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader, you will develop skills in public policy advocacy, networking, leadership and strategic thinking, and have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with community members. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to be an effective animal advocate, gain in-depth knowledge about the HSUS’s priority issues and deepen your understanding of the policy process and political landscape at the federal level, as well as in your specific state. Apply Today! If you've read the Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad and feel the position would be a good fit for your skills and commitment level, here’s how to take the next steps: Please complete and submit your Humane Policy Volunteer Leader application. After clicking on the application link, click the red "Apply Now"' button in the top right corner. After reviewing your application, a staff member will invite you to complete a user-friendly, digital interview. If we mutually determine that this opportunity is a good fit, you will be offered the volunteer position and asked to sign a volunteer agreement and waiver/release of liability.If you would like to learn more or have questions about this volunteer program, please email us or call 301-721-6405. Organization: Humane Society of the United States Do you want to help create a more humane society for all animals? Check out our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader opportunity! Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders are at the forefront of our work to advance priority federal, state and local animal protection policies. These efforts serve to advance humane priorities across all 435 congressional districts and thousands of state legislative districts across the nation. Please join our team! To learn more, review our Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad here: www.humanesociety.org/policyvolunteer Humane Policy Volunteer Leader responsibilities: Establish and maintain effective, professional relationships with government officials and encourage their support of the HSUS’s priority animal protection positions. Actively engage in federal, state and local policy advocacy, including submitting comments to federal and state agencies on proposed animal-related regulations, as well as letters to the editor in coordination with HSUS staff. Work closely with your state director to serve as an ambassador for the HSUS by communicating our mission, approach and policies in order to foster a stronger and more visible animal protection presence in your community. Participate in HSUS-facilitated webinars or meetings. If possible, participate in and assist with your state’s Humane Lobby Day and/or local grassroots events. Develop and implement a local animal protection project, preferably working with your city council or county board of supervisors to advance an HSUS priority ordinance or resolution in your community. Encourage your networks to take action on HSUS alerts and priority policies. Recruit HSUS allies to continue expanding the diversity of our audiences, volunteers and the organization, and make the animal protection movement more inclusive for all. Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders commit to taking actions as directed by HSUS program staff and their state director, averaging one to three hours per week for one year (weekly time may vary). Ongoing participation after the first year is preferred.Benefits of becoming a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader The Humane Policy Volunteer Leader program is the first, largest and most effective animal protection policy volunteer program of its kind in the nation. HSUS volunteers are essential partners in our lifesaving work for all animals and are an integral part of this community of compassionate individuals, all of whom are deeply committed to advancing humane public policies for all animals. Humane Policy Volunteer Leaders will become highly skilled in the rapidly growing animal protection movement, receiving advanced training and ongoing support. You will receive an orientation on our policies and programs as well as access to support and resources not provided to the public, including: Volunteer toolkit and other resources on effective policy advocacy. Regular virtual meetings conducted by your HSUS state director. Monthly webinars on timely animal protection issues.As a Humane Policy Volunteer Leader, you will develop skills in public policy advocacy, networking, leadership and strategic thinking, and have the opportunity to share your expertise and experiences with community members. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to be an effective animal advocate, gain in-depth knowledge about the HSUS’s priority issues and deepen your understanding of the policy process and political landscape at the federal level, as well as in your specific state. Apply Today! If you've read the Humane Policy Volunteer Leader ad and feel the position would be a good fit for your skills and commitment level, here’s how to take the next steps: Please complete and submit your Humane Policy Volunteer Leader application. After clicking on the application link, click the red "Apply Now"' button in the top right corner. After reviewing your application, a staff member will invite you to complete a user-friendly, digital interview. If we mutually determine that this opportunity is a good fit, you will be offered the volunteer position and asked to sign a volunteer agreement and waiver/release of liability.If you would like to learn more or have questions about this volunteer program, please email us or call 301-721-6405. Organization: Humane Society of the United States Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Voter Registration VolunteerJoin MontPIRG interns and volunteers to help register Missoulians to vote! Organization: MontPIRG Join MontPIRG interns and volunteers to help register Missoulians to vote! Organization: MontPIRG Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 59801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteer with MCCHD Vaccine OutreachThe Health Department is recruiting volunteers to assist with the communications team’s outreach program. Due to the high level of vaccine hesitancy in Missoula County, we are building a program to equip Missoulians to talk to family, friends, and neighbors about the COVID-19 vaccines.
This work is incredibly important to our community-wide goal of herd immunity. The demand for vaccine appointments have slowed down since April 1st, but there are still many Missoulians who have not been vaccinated. This means that there are likely people within your network that have not been vaccinated.
We need vaccine advocates to counter misinformation with resources, media literacy, and vaccine clinic information. This can entail tabling, safely canvassing your neighborhood, social media outreach, or spreading information within an organization you are involved with.
Please complete this brief form so that the communications team can reach out to you with more information.
Any questions can be directed to Lydia Dal Nogare at ldalnogare@missoulacounty.us. Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Phxw5jfLt0-9pdtMVUlTyutBuwgJdcxLke2x-S6FPKlUMlI5VExEOFBGNFQzQ0RNUzJOME8wM08wQi4u
Organization: Missoula City-County Health Department The Health Department is recruiting volunteers to assist with the communications team’s outreach program. Due to the high level of vaccine hesitancy in Missoula County, we are building a program to equip Missoulians to talk to family, friends, and neighbors about the COVID-19 vaccines.
This work is incredibly important to our community-wide goal of herd immunity. The demand for vaccine appointments have slowed down since April 1st, but there are still many Missoulians who have not been vaccinated. This means that there are likely people within your network that have not been vaccinated.
We need vaccine advocates to counter misinformation with resources, media literacy, and vaccine clinic information. This can entail tabling, safely canvassing your neighborhood, social media outreach, or spreading information within an organization you are involved with.
Please complete this brief form so that the communications team can reach out to you with more information.
Any questions can be directed to Lydia Dal Nogare at ldalnogare@missoulacounty.us. Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Phxw5jfLt0-9pdtMVUlTyutBuwgJdcxLke2x-S6FPKlUMlI5VExEOFBGNFQzQ0RNUzJOME8wM08wQi4u
Organization: Missoula City-County Health Department Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 59801 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Club FacilitatorVolunteer Club Facilitators -- Do you have a special talent or hobby you would like to share with our school age youth and teens? Bring us yourself and your ideas! Volunteer Club Facilitators will plan, organize, and encourage involvement in club activities with the goal of creating a positive culture in their clubs. The goal is teaching something new while building community, having fun, and sharing. Clubs must be pre-approved by Y leadership, and the Y reserves all rights to decline activities not in line with our mission or core values or otherwise deemed not appropriate. Club Facilitators will work with limited supervision and must be comfortable working with school-age children and teens. Club Facilitators are viewed as healthy role models at the Y and in the community and should always model the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Club Facilitators must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit, community service organization and have the flexibility to work in a constantly changing environment. Contact Eli Catton, ecatton@ymcamissoula.org Contact ecatton@ymcamissoula.org
Organization: Greater Missoula Family YMCA Volunteer Club Facilitators -- Do you have a special talent or hobby you would like to share with our school age youth and teens? Bring us yourself and your ideas! Volunteer Club Facilitators will plan, organize, and encourage involvement in club activities with the goal of creating a positive culture in their clubs. The goal is teaching something new while building community, having fun, and sharing. Clubs must be pre-approved by Y leadership, and the Y reserves all rights to decline activities not in line with our mission or core values or otherwise deemed not appropriate. Club Facilitators will work with limited supervision and must be comfortable working with school-age children and teens. Club Facilitators are viewed as healthy role models at the Y and in the community and should always model the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. Club Facilitators must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit, community service organization and have the flexibility to work in a constantly changing environment. Contact Eli Catton, ecatton@ymcamissoula.org Contact ecatton@ymcamissoula.org
Organization: Greater Missoula Family YMCA Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 59801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Volunteers-year roundWe are always looking for volunteers that want to know what to do when disaster strikes. We do not limit our volunteers as everyone has something to offer the team. We have regular meetings and training and stand prepared to help our community when disaster strikes. Organization: Missoula MT CERT We are always looking for volunteers that want to know what to do when disaster strikes. We do not limit our volunteers as everyone has something to offer the team. We have regular meetings and training and stand prepared to help our community when disaster strikes. Organization: Missoula MT CERT Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 59801 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Giving back by giving thanks. Appreciation coordinator needed in Missoula!Do you like writing thank you cards and finding unique ways to show gratitude? Special Olympics Montana has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! Special Olympics Montana is looking for an Appreciation Coordinator to help recognize the volunteers and sponsors in the Five Valleys Area (Missoula, Hamilton, Polson, and surround communities). PRIMARY DUTIES: Prepare and distribute all thank you notes and letters as requested from the Area Management Team to all volunteers, athletes, donors, and sponsors involved with our mission. Work with the area director on history of thank you’s and identifying new methods of gratitude. Attend monthly Area Management Team meetings.EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: The ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing. The Appreciation Coordinator understands the value of time and resources given by volunteers; enjoys writing and devising other creative ways to extend thanks; and likes to create signs, banners and posters. Must complete Class A volunteer application and screening process through Special Olympics Montana. Organization: Special Olympics Montana - Five Valleys Area Do you like writing thank you cards and finding unique ways to show gratitude? Special Olympics Montana has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! Special Olympics Montana is looking for an Appreciation Coordinator to help recognize the volunteers and sponsors in the Five Valleys Area (Missoula, Hamilton, Polson, and surround communities). PRIMARY DUTIES: Prepare and distribute all thank you notes and letters as requested from the Area Management Team to all volunteers, athletes, donors, and sponsors involved with our mission. Work with the area director on history of thank you’s and identifying new methods of gratitude. Attend monthly Area Management Team meetings.EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: The ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing. The Appreciation Coordinator understands the value of time and resources given by volunteers; enjoys writing and devising other creative ways to extend thanks; and likes to create signs, banners and posters. Must complete Class A volunteer application and screening process through Special Olympics Montana. Organization: Special Olympics Montana - Five Valleys Area Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 59801 Allow Groups: No |