The minimum commitment involves working three hours per week for at least one year. Volunteer selection is based on applications, interviews, and development of skills during and after training. Forty hours of intensive, interactive training is required in order to become a volunteer on CrisisLink's phones. Listeners are trained to meet the needs of many different types of callers. Following satisfactory completion of training, volunteers commence an apprenticeship period during which they continue to be monitored and receive feedback.
Scheduling is flexible.
May. Learning is fast paced and intensive and depends on team work. Nine three-hour workshop sessions cover all the skills and procedures needed to respond to Hotline calls. Additional training components are scheduled on an individual basis. An application and an explanation of the training process will be sent to you. Individuals who can volunteer during early morning hours are especially encouraged to apply.