AN UNTAPPED RESOURCE: WORKING WITH VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE MENTALLY ILL
Mental health professionals are looking toward volunteerism as a way of increasing socialization and vocational opportunities for their clients. This book was developed as an aid for those who coordinate and advise volunteer managers as they integrate this "Untapped Resource" into their volunteer program. Topics include: an overview of mental illness, hints on how to develop techniques that deal with crisis situations, quality assurance, and a controlled interview process ensuring the most effective placements.
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