Pine
Rest Mission Statement is the following: "Pine Rest Christian
Mental Health Services is called to express the healing ministry of Jesus
Christ by providing behavioral health services with professional excellence,
Christian integrity, and compassion." All staff and volunteers are
asked to proclaim this mission in all aspects of their life at work and
at home.
Volunteers are a special group of people and must be nurtured and recognized
as an important part of Pine Rest. Also, staff must recognize that a
volunteer's time is a gift and that a sense of belonging and a meaningful
volunteer position are essential.
The volunteer opportunities listed take place
in and around Pine Rest's main campus, 300 68th Street SE, Grand Rapids,
Michigan, and in West Michigan.
Many other opportunities are also available. If there is a specific
area of interest to you please call Volunteer Services at 616-281-6308
or print and fill out our volunteer
service application and/or send your resume.
| Volunteer Opportunity: | | Behavioral Analyst |
| Location: | | Traverse City Clinic |
| Department: | | Outpatient |
| Hours: | | days |
| Description: | | Volunteers in this program are being trained in the implementation of an intensive Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) program for Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). The ABA program provides intensive ABA treatment techniques helping families and individuals apply these techniques throughout their daily lives. The volunteers are being trained to work as part of a team providing evaluation, treatment, and follow up services. Enrollment in and completion of required course work through the Florida Institute of Technology for ABA certification is expected. The volunteers are directly supervised by the ABA Clinical Team Leader. Completion of on line classes and assignments. Participate in ASD/TBI training and supervision. Participate in program development as appropriate. Undergraduate degree in related field (Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work, Education). Actively involved in training regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders, guided clinical interventions, and applied behavioral analysis. Eventual certification as Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts (BCaBA) is expected. Dedicated to working in accordance with the organizational mission. Ability to work independently, self-motivated. Interest in research. Competent writing, word processing skills, and oral communication skills. Attendance at scheduled meetings. Completion of on-line course work.
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| Volunteer Opportunity: | | Courier |
| Location: | | Main Campus |
| Department: | | Professional Practice Group |
| Hours: | | daytime hours; flexible on day |
| Description: | | Transport mail to and from our main campus to our outpatient facilities in Grand Rapids and some possible shopping. Must possess valid MI license, and reliable vehicle will be reimbursed for mileage; may possibly be able to utilize our van. Please call 281-6308 if you are interested. Looking for person to start ASAP. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity: | | Hospitality Greeter |
| Location: | | Mulder Therapy Center |
| Department: | | Inpatient Areas |
| Hours: | | Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays as well as holidays from 1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. and from 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. (the actual hours from 7:00 - 8:00 a |
| Description: | | Volunteers would work at a desk
greeting and directing visitors as they come in the lobby. They would direct visitors to lock personal items in their cars (ie purses, backpacks etc). The qualified volunteer would also manage a visitor log and hand out visitor badges as well as retrieve wheelchairs from units if none is available. They may also provide hospitality such as coffee, water and/or snacks.
The qualified volunteer would possess a high school diploma or GED. Be able to work independantly and have good customer service skills as well as good interpersonal communication skills and are willing to live our mission.
This individual will need to go through TB/drug and fingerprinting paid for by the organization and may need to take the course on verbal descalation / abbreviated CPI/NCI
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| Volunteer Opportunity: | | Hospitality Greeters |
| Location: | | Main Campus |
| Department: | | Contact Center |
| Hours: | | M-F 4p-8p; Sat-Sun 12p-4p and 4p-8p; can be split in to 2 hour increments |
| Description: | | Volunteers would work at a desk
greeting and directing visitors as they come in the front lobby; they may also escort patients to units if appropriate. They would direct visitors to use lockers for personal items as needed (ie purses, backpacks etc); this individual may serve legal paperwork for clients on units and deliver chart paperwork to units. The qualified volunteer would also manage a visitor log and hand out visitor badges as well as retrieve wheelchairs from units if none is available in the Contact Center. They may also provide hospitality such as coffee, water and/or snacks.
The qualified volunteer would possess a high school diploma or GED. Be able to work independantly and have good customer service skills as well as good interpersonal communication skills and are willing to live our mission.
This individual will need to go through TB/drug and fingerprinting paid for by the organization and may need to take the course on verbal descalation / abbreviated CPI/NCI
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| Volunteer Opportunity: | | Mentors |
| Location: | | Main Campus |
| Department: | | Center for Psychiatric Residential Services |
| Hours: | | Flexible to your schedule |
| Description: | | There is a high need for responsible long term mentors to be role models for many of the adolescents in our residential programs. Appropriate mentors would be matched with a teen that’s in need and would spend time with them around twice a month to build a positive relationship and hopefully give them improved stability in the future, even after they leave Pine Rest. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity: | | Sorters and Cashiers |
| Location: | | Main Campus |
| Department: | | Rustic Market |
| Hours: | | Open 10:00- 4:30, Mon-Fri & 9:30- 1:30 Sat; current openings on Monday afternoons, Wednesdays, Thursday afternoon & Saturday's cashiering and Monday & Wednesday afternoon for sorting clothes. |
| Description: | | Interested in meeting new people and making new friends? Well, here is your opportunity. Our Rustic Market (thrift store) is accepting volunteers to sort through clothes, books and small appliances. All volunteers are given discounts and enjoy a great environment. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity: | | Teaching Reading & Writing |
| Location: | | Addiction Services |
| Department: | | Addiction Services |
| Hours: | | no more than 2 hours a week |
| Description: | | This individual would teach clients how to read and write. Just basic second grade level. Do you have any volunteers that we could use? We are looking at no more than 2 hours/week |
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