Become a Resiliency Coach for Gilchrist County Schools

Moms, dads, volunteers, and mentors are invited to become Resiliency Coaches!

Building Resiliency for Florida’s children and families is a top priority of the Florida Department of Education. Florida is taking a first-of-its-kind approach to reframe mental health to help children become resilient. Resiliency characteristics, such as grit, perseverance, and problem solving can be applied in a variety of situations, whether a student is improving a course grade, participating on a team, or recovering from a natural disaster.

Resiliency Coaches will serve as one of the first layers of support. Resiliency Coaches are trusted adults who are trained to support children as they build resiliency to face day-to-day challenges. When children build resiliency, they have better academic achievement, better attendance, and a greater ability to set short- and long-term goals.

Opportunities Include:

• Mentoring students
• Assisting with school events and activities
• Helping in the school’s classrooms
• And more!

How to Become a Resiliency Coach:

Step 1: Complete the Resiliency Coach Sign-up Form located at www.buildresiliency.org.
Step 2: Complete all volunteer screening requirements required in the county school district.
Step 3: The District Volunteer Coordinator will contact you with directions to complete the online Resiliency Coach Training. Complete the online training.
Step 4: Upon completion of the online training, complete the 4-hour volunteer practicum and final survey.
Step 5: You are now a Resiliency Coach and eligible for a $150 stipend!
 

For questions, please contact the Bureau of Family and Community Outreach at the Florida Department of Education: [email protected].

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