Emotional and Spiritual Care - Emotional & Spiritual Care Provider
Activity Summary:
As a member of the Emotional & Spiritual Care Team, you would assist families, individuals, and first responders who experience a wide range of trauma associated with an event or disaster.
Emotional and Spiritual Care Providers are an integral part of a disaster operation. They play the critical role of meeting the emotional and spiritual needs of staff, volunteers, and disaster survivors. As a member of the Emotional & Spiritual Care Team, you will assist families, individuals, and first responders who may have experienced a wide range of trauma associated with a catastrophic event or disaster. Specific duties within this “Ministry of Presence” may include but are not limited to psychological first aid, field assessment, group debriefings, chaplaincy functions for specific venues, outreach, greeting/crowd monitoring, and companioning.
Qualifications:
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training is required for participation.
Through a partnership with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, EDS sponsors a wide range of CISM courses at its facility in Elk Grove Village, IL. Upcoming courses can be found listed here, under the Illinois heading.
Policies:
Due to the nature of the position, volunteers need to pass a background check and attend training. Once cleared, volunteers need to complete The Salvation Army Safe from Harm training within 90 days of starting.
EDS uniforms (hats and shirts) are provided. Alcohol, drugs, smoking, and concealed weapons are not permitted at any Salvation Army Facilities or volunteer site. Volunteers are not to consume alcohol when they are on duty.
Contact:
If you have further questions, please contact Matthew Coatar, EDS Volunteer Coordinator, at matthew.coatar@usc.salvationarmy.org or 847-415-7092.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Salvation Army!
If this volunteer opportunity seems like a match for your experience, skills, and interests, please complete the online application by clicking the “Sign Up” button.
Qualifications Required
- Background Check