Gryphon Place

Agency Description

Mission: We connect people to information, resources and support systems to assist them in resolving crises and meeting life challenges.

Services Volunteer Opportunities:

2-1-1/HELP-Line
Suicide Prevention Services
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Mediation Services
Critical Incidents Stress Management

Since 1970, we have been serving individuals who have no where to turn. People of all ages and walks of life call us when life gets tough. We listen and respond with compassion and empathy. Our programs are excellent because we continually grow and change with the needs of our clients.

Result: (1-1 of 3)

Opportunity:Dispute Resolution Services, Volunteer Mediator

Date:01/01/2005 -

Agency:Gryphon Place

DRS Volunteers provide Mediation services to persons or groups in conflict. The primary model is Facilitative Mediation which is very neutral and is focused on developing agreements that the parties can live with. Dispute Resolution Services offers periodic training opportunities for people wanting to learn mediation and a variety of other conflict resolution skills. Our basic training for facilitative mediators is in the B.A.D.G.E.R. model, and follows the established guidelines of the State Court Administrative Office of the Michigan Supreme Court. It consists of 40 hours of instruction and experiential exercises, followed by observation of mediation sessions, a supervised mediation internship, and the potential opportunity to serve as a volunteer mediator at our center. We also offer special trainings from time to time in Community Conferencing and other techniques for managing and transforming conflict.

Opportunity:Critical Incident Stress Management Volunteers

Date: -

Agency:Gryphon Place

Members of Teams receive intensive training in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, with speciallized training for responding to First Responders and for general community groups. This training is Certified by the International Critical Incident Stress Management Institute and follows the Mitchell Model. Experienced Volunteers can receive training to become Incident Coordinators. Training opportunities are sponsored in the Fall of the year by Gryphon Place; however, other Certified Training offerrings are available.

Opportunity:Help Line Volunteers

Date: -

Agency:Gryphon Place

Volunteers will be responsible for answering phones and referring clients to the appropriate agency or source for help. 35 hours of training are required and committment of 200 hours of service per year are required. PLEASE VOLUNTEER.