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Volunteering to be a Compeer mentor is easy, and we offer flexible programs to meet your busy schedule, from 1:1 mentoring to group skill-building activities.

Children and adults served by Compeer are referred to the program by mental-health professionals. Community volunteers age 18 and older, who are screened and fully trained, visit their friend and do the things they enjoy everyday – from taking walks to seeing movies, going out to dinner and taking in a sporting event.

To help you have fun, Compeer Rochester often provides free tickets to local activities such as concerts, movies and sporting events. Compeer Rochester also organizes special events throughout the year where matches can get together as a group to enjoy a fun activity.

Volunteers visit their Compeer friend for a minimum of four hours per month for a year.

How to Volunteer

Complete volunteer application form - PDF, MS Word
Volunteer screening process/approval
Attend first training session and get a program overview
Select your one-to-one friend or group volunteer activity
Meet with referring mental health professional and your friend
Attend second training session
Enjoy spending time with your match!

Volunteer Job Description

Title: Compeer Mentor (A companion who is also a peer or equal)

Scope:

Provide friendship to help people with mental illnesses live happier, more productive lives – doing things you already enjoy (e.g., movies, sporting events, coffee, walks, etc.)
Visit a child or adult referred to Compeer by a mental health therapist on a regular basis for at least one year.

Time commitment:

Four hours per month, scheduled at your convenience.

Training provided:

Therapists refer clients to Compeer, provide initial consultation with the Compeer friend and are available for backup support.
New Compeer mentors also receive three hours of training from Compeer staff and senior resource volunteers.

Qualifications and special skills:

Ability to be a friend
Desire to make a difference
Sensitivity

Benefits:

Planned social activities
A new friend
The life you change may be your own!

“Being a friend is just sharing your life. The support and sharing goes both ways. It has been the most rewarding experience of my life.”

– Compeer mentor

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	Support Compeer - Volunteer Volunteering to be a Compeer mentor is easy, and we offer flexible programs to meet your busy schedule, from 1:1 mentoring to group skill-building activities. Children and adults served by Compeer are referred to the program by mental-health professionals. Community volunteers age 18 and older, who are screened and fully trained, visit their friend and do the things they enjoy everyday – from taking walks to seeing movies, going out to dinner and taking in a sporting event. To help you have fun, Compeer Rochester often provides free tickets to local activities such as concerts, movies and sporting events. Compeer Rochester also organizes special events throughout the year where matches can get together as a group to enjoy a fun activity. Volunteers visit their Compeer friend for a minimum of four hours per month for a year. How to Volunteer Complete volunteer application form - PDF, MS Word Volunteer screening process/approval Attend first training session and get a program overview Select your one-to-one friend or group volunteer activity Meet with referring mental health professional and your friend Attend second training session Enjoy spending time with your match! Volunteer Job Description Title: Compeer Mentor (A companion who is also a peer or equal) Scope: Provide friendship to help people with mental illnesses live happier, more productive lives – doing things you already enjoy (e.g., movies, sporting events, coffee, walks, etc.) Visit a child or adult referred to Compeer by a mental health therapist on a regular basis for at least one year. Time commitment: Four hours per month, scheduled at your convenience. Training provided: Therapists refer clients to Compeer, provide initial consultation with the Compeer friend and are available for backup support. New Compeer mentors also receive three hours of training from Compeer staff and senior resource volunteers. Qualifications and special skills: Ability to be a friend Desire to make a difference Sensitivity Benefits: Planned social activities A new friend The life you change may be your own!	“Being a friend is just sharing your life. The support and sharing goes both ways. It has been the most rewarding experience of my life.” – Compeer mentor Volunteer Recruitment TV Ad Radio Ad
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