Peer Counseling Volunteers

Peer Counseling Volunteers are trained volunteers aged 55 years or better who work with older adults who have mild to moderate mental health issues. The most common issues presented by the clients are depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and adjustment issues related to aging. After an extensive seven-week, 36-hour training, the volunteer Peer Counselor works with one to three assigned clients on a weekly basis for up to one year. 30 hours of ongoing training are also required throughout the year. Counseling services are provided on a one-to-one basis in the client’s home.

Additionally, Peer Counselors provide reminiscence, life review and wellness groups to agency participants and older adults in the larger community. The average volunteer commitment is 20-24 hours per month.

For more information, go to the Peer Counseling Program page. If interested, contact Carolyn Swenson at 612.746.0753 or cswenson@littlebrothersmn.org.