The GRIP Program is a pre-independent living program for adolescents. The program teaches youth the skills they will need to succeed on their own in the future. These skills include vocational, educational, relational and clinical skills. The program works to help youth integrate into the community in a supportive way, developing an individualized plan to assist youth in a way that makes sense.
Clinical and vocational staff work closely with each youth to assist with life skill development, job coaching, and community integration. Staff work closely with the youth and their team to help them transition successfully into the community for long term success.
Contact
Betsy Foran, Program Director
319 Wilder Street
Lowell MA, 01852
978-452-4522
Fax – 978-452-6522
Emergencies: (800) 636-1586
bforan@jri.org
https://jri.org/get-involved/volunteer
Area Served
Greater Lowell area.
Eligibility
• There are no formal education requirements for volunteers.
• Office and business skills required.
• Microsoft office skills are very helpful, but not required.
• Ability to do tedious work at times.
• Ability to be pro-active and reliable.
• Ability to bend and move with ease.
• Ability to promote a caring and respectful attitude toward service recipients, staff and other volunteers, respecting privacy and confidentiality.
All volunteers complete an intake and orientation that includes Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance, reference check, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training, information on Justice Resource Institute’s mission, including its philosophy, goals and general policies. The OSHA training is repeated annually. Volunteers are encouraged to attend additional training, including First Aid and CPR. This training is our gift to you.
Last updated: 2023