Participating in an on-going support network with other Volunteer Peer Counselors. Assisting in training other Volunteer Peer Counselors in future trainings. Inc. They are required to keep the supervisor apprised of issues and concerns as they arise. The Independent Living Skills Trainers at Independence, Inc. often refer consumers to the Volunteer Peer Counseling Program. Counselors often work closely with the ILS Trainers to help consumers achieve their goals.
Counselors draw up a contract with the supervisor at the beginning of their volunteer expe rience.
Guidelines are defined for time commitments, confidentiality, procedures, and so forth. The contract may be renegotiated as needed. Failure to honor this contract may mean dis missal from the program. Counselors are not paid. This is a volunteer position.