Crisis Line Volunteer
(Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS))
Opportunity Details: Crisis Line Volunteer
Comments | Suitable for: |
Contact | Julia Fiddes, Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator and Crisis Line Coordinator, Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton; Phone: 905-825-3622 ext 54; Email: julia@savisofhalton.org |
Duties | 24 Hour Crisis Line Volunteer with a commitment of at least 6 hours per month (minimum of 1 - 4 hour shift per week). |
More Info Link | www.savisofhalton.org |
Benefits | Gain relevant experience in the social services field Gain crisis de-escalation skills Ongoing training opportunities |
Clients | Survivors of sexual assault and violence |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment |
Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Counselling ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; - Must complete SAVIS 30 hour volunteer training, which includes online modules as well as in-person training sessions - Our volunteer training is offered 3 times per year in July, November and March |
Commitment Length | Long Term - One year minimum ; 30 hours of training with a commitment of at least 16 hours per month. |
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Virtual Volunteering |
Minimum Hours | 16 / Month |
Dates and Times | Crisis line volunteer hours can be done from home and are schedule up to one month ahead of time with coordinator. |
Seasons | Year Round |
Accessibility | Fully Accessible - Wheelchair accessible |
Location | Offsite - from home |
Number of Positions | Acton: 2 individual(s) ; Burlington: 7 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 2 individual(s) ; Milton: 2 individual(s) ; Oakville: 7 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training - 30 hour volunteer training ; Training on-going ; SAVIS volunteer training: - online modules/quizzes and summaries, self paced - in-person training - up to 2 sessions - evaluation/role playing - volunteers must attend all sessions - can also attend additional training sessions to become an accompaniment volunteer for taking service users to hospital for sexual assault supports |
Transportation | Near public transit |
Cost | None |
Police Check | Required |
Start Date | On or after 04 Jul 2023 |
Agency Details: Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton (SAVIS)
Office Phone | Intake and information 905-825-3622 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-877-268-8416 |
savis@savisofhalton.org | |
Website | www.savisofhalton.org |
Address & Map | South Oakville Centre (formerly Hopedale Mall) 1515 Rebecca St, Suite 227 Oakville, ON L6L 5G8 View Google Map |