These volunteer hours might include answering telephones at the switchboard, updating our resource database, assisting with publicity, outreach, or fund-raising events, and so on. These hours are usually completed within 9-12 months after graduation. A limited number of scholarships are available. Discounts are also available for groups who sign up together. Training fees are due in full on the first day of class, and are non-refundable after the first weekend of training.
Any surplus goes to support the operating expenses of the switchboard itself.
Our training staff and speakers donate their time and have a strong belief in the importance of freely available information. We have operated the switchboard for almost 25 years, trained more than 1,500 students, and provided free information to tens of thousands of callers. We'll sign you up over the phone, and you'll receive written confirmation of your registration in the mail. If you're new to this site, we strongly recommend that you visit our home page to get a better sense of all that we have to offer.