A variety of learning tools are used including group activities, guest speakers, role-plays, independent reading, games, and group discussions. We cover difficult topics such as suicide, multiplicity, ritualized abuse, and self injury. The training spans two months and occurs every fall, winter and spring. There is no cost for the training. After volunteers have finished their evaluation we ask for a commitment of one year.
Volunteers receive regular supervision and support.
We ask for a minimum one year commitment to the Centre with approximately 5 hours of volunteer work every two weeks. You are expected to attend monthly volunteer meetings. If successful, the next step will be to participate in 3, four-hour training sessions. Training and training manuals are free. Responsibilities include policy and planning, board development, finance, personnel, and external relations.