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Opinion: We Need Better Pathways for Becoming an Early Childhood Teacher

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Early childhood educator and PFS teaching aide Jay Lee, recently wrote an op-ed on EdSurge, a digital news and research magazine about education. Jay’s article, titled “We Need Better Pathways for Becoming an Early Childhood Teacher”, highlights the need for better ways to recruit and retain teachers such as increased compensation, easier pathways to certification, and combating staff shortages. Like many others interested in early childhood education, Lee struggles to overcome institutionalized barriers associated with…

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Annual Report 2021: Financial Empowerment

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SECOND CAREERS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Henry enjoyed his customer service role at a local community center before COVID-19. He was one of the welcoming faces who greeted city residents as they entered the main lobby. Henry found joy in explaining program options to customers, answering their questions with poise and attentiveness, as well as registering them for valuable recreation and continued learning classes. Then COVID-19 abruptly interrupted Henry’s employment. Being a resourceful professional, Henry enrolled with…

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Senior Peer Counseling Training

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If you are age 55+, you can change the lives of older adults in our community. Tuesdays and Wednesdays from July 13 – August 11 morning sessions: 9am – 12:30pm Specially-trained volunteer counselors provide weekly visits to adults age 55+ to help manage transitions and life changes such as health concerns, mobility issues, caregiver needs, and grief. Special care is taken to connect participants with someone who shares similar life-experiences and perspectives, with programs offered…

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Training: Senior Peer Counseling

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Tuesdays and Wednesdays from October 6 –  November 17 morning sessions: 9am – 12:30pm To register, please contact Geri Lustenberg via e-mail or call (650) 403.43.00 Ext. 4389 To become a Senior Peer Counselor, volunteers participate in two, three and a half-hour training sessions each week for a total of five weeks. During the sessions, volunteers learn the skills they need to be active listeners, recognize and respond to grief, depression, and anxiety, and work with…

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Training: Senior Peer Counselor

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Tuesdays and Wednesdays from October 6 –  November 17 morning sessions: 9am – 12:30pm To register, please contact Geri Lustenberg via e-mail or call (650) 403.43.00 Ext. 4389 To become a Senior Peer Counselor, volunteers participate in two, three and a half-hour training sessions each week for a total of five weeks. During the sessions, volunteers learn the skills they need to be active listeners, recognize and respond to grief, depression, and anxiety, and work with…

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POSTPONED: Senior Peer Counseling

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To become a Senior Peer Counselor, volunteers participate in two, three and a half-hour training sessions each week for a total of five weeks. During the sessions, volunteers learn the skills they need to be active listeners, recognize and respond to grief, depression, and anxiety, and work with diverse cultures. Volunteers who speak Mandarin, Tagalog, or Spanish, or who identify as LGBTQ+, are encouraged to apply! Prospective volunteer counselors should: Be age 55+ Live in…

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POSTPONED: Senior Peer Counseling Training

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To become a Senior Peer Counselor, volunteers participate in two, three and a half-hour training sessions each week for a total of five weeks. During the sessions, volunteers learn the skills they need to be active listeners, recognize and respond to grief, depression, and anxiety, and work with diverse cultures. Volunteers who speak Mandarin, Tagalog, or Spanish, or who identify as LGBTQ+, are encouraged to apply! Prospective volunteer counselors should: Be age 55+ Live in…

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Android Phone Workshop

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Having difficulty hearing or seeing on your Android smartphone? Attend a FREE training and make your Android smartphone work better for you! Learn how to: • Make your Android smartphone louder and easier to hear • Send text messages • Connect Bluetooth devices • Operate the basic functions of your Android smartphone… and much more!

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iPhone Workshop

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Having difficulty hearing or seeing on your iPhone? Attend a FREE training and make your iPhone work better for you! Learn how to: • Make your iPhone louder and easier to hear • Send text messages • Turn your iPhone into a magnifier • Connect Bluetooth devices • Operate the basic functions of your iPhone…and much more!

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Senior Peer Counseling Open House

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Become a Senior Peer Counseling Volunteer ! To find out more come join us for refreshments and discussion. Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00 am – 11:30 am Peninsula Family Service 24 Second Avenue, San Mateo Please RSVP: 650-403-4300 Ext: 4389 or glustenberg@peninsulafamilyservice.org If you are 55 years or older and have an interest in helping older adults in our community, please join us. We provide services to individuals who represent a variety of cultures and…

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