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Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteers at Distress Centre make a huge impact on the lives of others. As the first point of contact for people in crisis, our volunteers provide the compassion, support and solutions that can literally save lives.

Our volunteers commit time to our cause, and in turn, we invest in them. We provide the training and support they need to be comfortable and successful in their role. Volunteers are vital to Distress Centre’s success, and we pride ourselves on creating lasting relationships with them.

• Crisis Line Volunteers: Provide support, crisis intervention, information and referrals to callers on our 24-hour crisis lines.
• Youth Program Volunteers - Provide peer support, crisis intervention, information and referrals to youth and their families on our ConnecTeen’s telephone line or online support forum. Youth volunteers are accepted from ages 15-21.
• Fundraising Volunteers - Work on planning, sponsorships, marketing and execution of fundraising events.
• Board of Directors - Provide governance, strategy and policy guidance to Distress Centre.

Do you have an idea for a volunteer position or project but don’t see it listed above? Contact us at: volunteer@distresscentre.com

• Crisis Line Training Schedule - Upcoming Dates:

   

  June 2012 Schedule

  September 2012 Schedule

   

  Applications Forms:

  Crisis Line Volunteer Application Form

  Youth Program Volunteer Application Form

   

  In the voice of our volunteers:

  Our volunteers are our most valuable asset and strongest advocates. Hear what they have to say about their volunteer experience at Distress Centre:

  “Volunteering at Distress Centre is putting life into everything I learned in my Psychology courses. I’m learning things my courses didn’t cover. All while helping people. It’s a win-win situation.” - Helen W.

  "Distress Centre is the only place I know where you can always find a room filled with down-to-earth, modest, everyday heroes" - Vivian C.

  "Whenever I finish a shift, I feel like a better person for being there." - Kerina D.

  "I have never felt more supported or appreciated than I do when I'm volunteering at Distress Centre." - Anonymous