Application Link: Crisis Line Application Form – Fill out form
Volunteer Position is with the Interior Crisis Line Network - Williams Lake Site
The skills you learn will not just be valuable on the line, but also in your personal life and any future or current job experiences you may have.
The Crisis Line is a great service to your community. We make a huge impact in people lives by just being there to pick up the line and listen.
Having this volunteer experience will look great on your resume and can be an asset when applying for future jobs. You can also put down the CL, when applying for any future scholarships in university.
Crisis Line Volunteer Responder
Job Description
Job Title: Crisis Line Volunteer Responder
Program: Interior Crisis Line - Williams Lake Site
Job Summary: To provide non-directive support to callers
Reports to: Team Lead of Crisis Intervention and Prevention
Qualifications:
19+ in age
Resident of B.C
Must be able to pass a criminal record check.
Commitment of 2-4 hours a week.
Mature, caring, empathetic, non-judgmental, sincere, and responsible.
Good listening and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work as a team member.
Willingness to participate in ongoing training and supervision.
Knowledge of community resources.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
To maintain confidentiality.
To support the mission and goals of our agency.
To function as part of the team answering crisis line calls.
In answering crisis line calls, to provide non-directive, emotional support and information (re: counselling, medical, legal & police services).
To attend monthly group sessions & further consult with the supervisor as necessary.
Volunteer Rights:
Each and every volunteer
Has the right to: Be treated as a co-worker.
Know as much as possible about the agency, its policies, programs & procedures.
A suitable assignment with consideration given to preference, experience and education.
Effective and sufficient training for the position.
Take part in planning, feeling free to make suggestions.
Recognition.
Sound guidance and direction.
