On Memorial Day, the nation will remember those killed while serving their country. It is our hope for people to think about another kind of Memorial Day – one honoring those who served in uniform and died by suicide. The first jumper off the Golden Gate Bridge was a WWI veteran in 1937. According to the most recent Veteran's Affairs report updated in 2017, 20 veterans died by suicide every day in 2014. The Bridgewatch Angels are seeking compassionate volunteers to engage in suicide prevention on the Golden Gate Bridge. Our primary focus will be to positively engage with people on the bridge who are walking alone, displaying negative body posture, or lingering mid-span. Often times, a bridge suicide can be stopped by acknowledging someone in distress with a simple smile or hello. In 2017, there were 254 interventions and 33 suicides. At 10am, Mia Munayer and the Bridgewatch Angels trainers will greet you in front of the Bridge Cafe (San Francisco Welcome Center). A mandatory orientation will begin promptly at 10am so we ask you to arrive 30 minutes early. The event will end at 3pm. Due to the nature of the work, all volunteers must be at least 18 year of age AND registered on Eventbrite. Don’t forget to click "going" on the Bridgewatch Angels Memorial Day Facebook event page to receive important instructions and helpful tips to plan your day with us. These updates will also be sent to the email address you provide during registrations. We would be very appreciative if you would share our Memorial Day event on your social media and tell your family and friends. We love newcomers!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1550005975108069/ Questions? Email [email protected].
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Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1550005975108069/ Questions? Email [email protected].
On Memorial Day, the nation will remember those killed while serving their country. It is our hope for people to think about another kind of Memorial Day – one honoring those who served in uniform and died by suicide. The first jumper off the Golden Gate Bridge was a WWI veteran in 1937. According to the most recent Veteran's Affairs report updated in 2017, 20 veterans died by suicide every day in 2014. The Bridgewatch Angels are seeking compassionate volunteers to engage in suicide prevention on the Golden Gate Bridge. Our primary focus will be to positively engage with people on the bridge who are walking alone, displaying negative body posture, or lingering mid-span. Often times, a bridge suicide can be stopped by acknowledging someone in distress with a simple smile or hello. In 2017, there were 254 interventions and 33 suicides. At 10am, Mia Munayer and the Bridgewatch Angels trainers will greet you in front of the Bridge Cafe (San Francisco Welcome Center). A mandatory orientation will begin promptly at 10am so we ask you to arrive 30 minutes early. The event will end at 3pm. Due to the nature of the work, all volunteers must be at least 18 year of age AND registered on Eventbrite. Don’t forget to click "going" on the Bridgewatch Angels Memorial Day Facebook event page to receive important instructions and helpful tips to plan your day with us. These updates will also be sent to the email address you provide during registrations. We would be very appreciative if you would share our Memorial Day event on your social media and tell your family and friends. We love newcomers!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1550005975108069/ Questions? Email [email protected].
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Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1550005975108069/ Questions? Email [email protected].
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