COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER RESOURCES TRAINING
Date & Time
Deadline Date
9/9/2025 or when capacity is reachedTRAINER/PRESENTER
Community Volunteer Resources trainersORGANIZER
Kimber Salvaggioksalvaggio@dmh.lacounty.gov
Kimber Salvaggio at Ksalvaggio@dmh.lacounty.gov
Description
The Department of Mental Health is coordinating the Community Volunteer Resources Training specific to Los Angeles County directly operated and DMH contractor personnel. The training will provide information regarding resources to assist consumers to access volunteer opportunities in the community. Included in the training are success stories and other information relevant to accessing volunteer opportunities. Representatives from several community organizations with volunteer opportunities and resources throughout Los Angeles County are scheduled to present. Each presenter will discuss strategies for assisting consumers to access services, highlight program compliance requirements, identify available disability supports, and provide additional information relevant to resources.
Target Audience
DMH Employees and Contracted StaffOBJECTIVES
- Identify resources to assist consumers with volunteering.
- Describe how to access a range of volunteer resources and programs.
- Identify linkages to volunteer opportunities using a cultural awareness lens.
- Describe how volunteering can be beneficial to the consumer on the path toward seeking employment.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
NoneCOST
NONE