Crisis Line Volunteer
(Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton, Oakville - Head Office)
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| Opportunity Details | |||
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| Comments | Suitable for: - Female-identified or genderfluid people aged 18 and up - Female-identified or genderfluid people Seniors (55+) - Female-identified or genderfluid people with a physical disability - Female-identified or genderfluid people with a visual impairment | ||
| Contact | Shelagh Nuttall, Fund Development Manager, Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton; Phone: 905 825 3622 ext 30 * 416 822 0713; Email: shelagh@savisofhalton.org | ||
| Duties | 24 Hour Crisis Line Volunteer with a commitment of 20 hours per month. - Support survivors of sexual assault and violence (and their support people) on the SAVIS 24 hour crisis line using an anti- racist/anti-oppression feminist framework - Complete SAVIS crisis line training and evaluation - Agree to work 20 hours per month on the crisis line - Must attend monthly volunteer meetings (6:30pm-8:30pm) - Schedule shifts with Coordinator - Submit monthly statistics reports | ||
| More Info Link | www.savisofhalton.org | ||
| Benefits | Gain great experience in the social services field. | ||
| Clients | Survivors of sexual assault and violence | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | 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 ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Must complete SAVIS 40 hour volunteer training | ||
| Commitment Length | Long Term - One year ; 40 hours of training with a commitment of 20 hours per month. | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | ||
| Minimum Hours | 20 / Month | ||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening 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 | 1515 Rebecca St, Oakville | ||
| Number of Positions | Acton: 1 individual(s) ; Burlington: 8 individual(s) ; Georgetown: 1 individual(s) ; Milton: 2 individual(s) ; Oakville: 8 individual(s) 20 individual(s) needed in total. 20 volunteers from the Halton Region | ||
| Training | Scheduled training - 40 hour volunteer training ; SAVIS volunteer training: - Include three Saturday training sessions from 10 am - 4 pm, and six Tuesday evening training sessions from 6:30 - 9 pm. - Volunteers must attend all sessions. Please contact us for the complete schedule. | ||
| Transportation | Near public transit | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
| Additional Requirements | Commitment of 20 hours a month | ||
| Agency Details | |||
| Organization Name | Sexual Assault & Violence Intervention Services of Halton, Oakville - Head Office | ||
| 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 | ||