Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Uses Your Peer Grief Support Groups?
Dougy Center peer grief support groups are open to children, teens, families, and young adults who are grieving. There are no fees for groups.
A family services coordinator will assist you to find a group most appropriate for your needs. Please call our main line at 503.775.5683.
*Please note that while we require that an adult be on site while children/teens are in a group, they are not required to participate in the adult support groups.
What is facilitator training?
Volunteer Facilitator Training will teach you how to facilitate a Dougy Center peer grief support group. You will develop self-awareness and explore your own grief and loss. We recommend that you have an established support system (personal and/or professional) before taking the training.
I applied but there aren’t training spots available. How do I get a spot?
We make decisions about training spots based on a number of factors including a) our group needs, b) potential volunteers’ availability (days/times/location), and c) the order in which applications come in. We also factor in how responsive applicants are to emails and phone calls.
What are the requirements to become a volunteer?
We ask volunteers to complete a 2-day training and a group observation. You will need to pass a criminal background check.