LADWP/IBEW-Local 18/JSTI

A joint company-union program

peer volunteer program

Help with alcohol and substance use disorder or coping with a loved one’s alcohol/substance use disorder

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Peer volunteer letter of agreement.

Requirements to become a Peer Volunteer
  1. Two or more years of recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction or recovery as a family member of an alcoholic/addict.
  2. Current involvement in a recognized recovery program is desired, but not required.
  3. An individual must break his or her personal anonymity to qualify as a Peer Volunteer. A volunteer acknowledges that his/her anonymity will be breached within the workplace; that his/her name will be printed on posters that are placed on bulletin boards at LADWP locations; and the volunteer’s information and picture will also be available on the Peer Volunteer website.
  4. Commitment to lead a sober lifestyle, free of both drugs and alcohol.
  5. Satisfactory completion of an interview process.
  6. A current, valid California driver’s license.
  7. Attendance at an initial six-hour training session and two meetings a quarter.
  8. Maintenance of good performance in his or her job at LADWP.
  9. Commitment of a minimum of one year to the Peer Volunteer Program is desired.
Responsibilities of a Peer Volunteer:
  1. A volunteer is expected to be available to assist any LADWP employee or covered family member who has an issue regarding misuse or abuse of alcohol or drugs.
  2. A volunteer must be available via cell phone to respond to an employee or covered family member seeking information, direction, or help for alcohol and drug problems.
  3. A volunteer’s anonymity will be breached within the workplace.
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If you have questions or comments, or wish to explore becoming a Peer Volunteer, please contact:

PVP Program Administrators (JSTI)

Antonio.Reyes@jsti.la
(213) 700-8305(cell)
(818) 771-4691(office)

Katie.Zordilla@jsti.la
(213) 925-1839 (cell)
(818) 771-4694 (office)

PVP EAP Counselors

Joalla Gold, LCSW
joallagold@sbcglobal.net
(213)840-5386 (cell)
(213)367-3562 (office)

Sandra Canote, LPCC
(626) 790-9208 (cell)
(213) 367-3562 (office)