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Volunteer Position: Listener

Agency: Dallas Independent School District

Population Served: Kids in Chaotic Homes

General summary of volunteer project:
Listener program is coordinated by the school counselor and is designed to help students who need additional support. Trained volunteers give students attention and understanding. Serve as non-judgmental listeners. This is an early intervention program focusing on grades 4-8 in selected schools. Not a mentor because volunteer can serve many children over a school semester.

Time commitment: Hours per week: 1-2 
Hours per month:
5-14

Length of commitment: School year (Aug - May)

Location: 218 schools throughout Dallas Independent School District

Specific volunteer responsibilities:

  1. Extends reach of counselors, giving one-on-one attention to a student.
  2. To be non-judgmental listeners, friends, etc.

Volunteer qualifications:

  1. Literate, caring adult with belief that all students can be successful.
  2. A person who is willing to devote some quality time to these students.

Training required:

  1. One 2-hour session scheduled on a regular basis at DISD's administration building.
  2. Sessions can be provided for a group at their site.

Required training provided at: Dallas Independent School District

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