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Reply to "Trauma-informed Volunteers for a Non-profit Organization"

I agree with the previous response. We have a mentoring program for teens with a history in foster care. We recruit regular adult volunteers that go through a trauma informed training program. We have a wide range of people that are interested in volunteering. If you have the right training and supports in place, volunteers can learn. Evaluate if the skills needed can be taught. Creating a list of volunteer characteristics can help people decide for themselves if they are a good fit. Some people are motivated because of their past history, so you need to screen carefully to make sure they are is a healthy place with their own trauma. We've had a lot of success with online recruitment through Volunteer Match and social media. 

Sounds like a great program. Good luck!

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