FREEPORT - CONTACT of Northern Illinois will host an open house for information about training volunteers from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at Heck's Frozen Meals and Deli, 1100 W. Galena Ave., Freeport.
CONTACT of Northern Illinois training classes will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday March 5, 12, 19, and 26, at Heck's Frozen Meals. Cost for the training manual is $20. Lunch is provided.
The training allows potential volunteers the opportunity to learn about CONTACT, its ministry of listening and community resources. Training classes prepare volunteers to assist troubled callers by listening, providing referrals and intervening in crisis. Upon completion of the class and internship hours, volunteers will receive three credit hours from Highland Community College that can be converted to CPDU's for teachers.
Training topics include but are not limited to: Communication Skills, Marriage and Family, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Loneliness and Grief, Self Care, Crisis Intervention and Domestic Violence. For more information, attend the open house or to receive an application for training, call CONTACT at (815) 233-4357.
CONTACT of Northern Illinois training classes will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday March 5, 12, 19, and 26, at Heck's Frozen Meals. Cost for the training manual is $20. Lunch is provided.
The training allows potential volunteers the opportunity to learn about CONTACT, its ministry of listening and community resources. Training classes prepare volunteers to assist troubled callers by listening, providing referrals and intervening in crisis. Upon completion of the class and internship hours, volunteers will receive three credit hours from Highland Community College that can be converted to CPDU's for teachers.
Training topics include but are not limited to: Communication Skills, Marriage and Family, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Loneliness and Grief, Self Care, Crisis Intervention and Domestic Violence. For more information, attend the open house or to receive an application for training, call CONTACT at (815) 233-4357.
