Crisis and Support Line Volunteer
(Durham Rape Crisis Centre, Oshawa - Confidential)
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Position ID: V-OSH1338
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 03 Nov 2023
Opportunity Details: Crisis and Support Line Volunteer
| Contact | Emma Conner, Community and Crisis Services Manager, Durham Rape Crisis Centre; Email: emma@drcc.ca |
| Duties | Actively listen to survivors of sexual violence who are struggling. Provide grounding, check-ins, community resources and appropriate information to clients * connect with staff for support or debriefing * attend monthly volunteer meetings * Submit call logs * complete a 6 session (18 hour) volunteer training |
| More Info Link | www.drcc.ca |
| Benefits | Opportunity to build skills and resumé in crisis intervention * Certificate of Achievement after one year of service |
| Clients | Women aged 16 and up |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Post-secondary students ; Women |
| Areas of Interest | Advocacy ; Counselling ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support |
| Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently |
| Commitment Length | Long Term - Minimum 1 year commitment to the centre |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one |
| Minimum Hours | 24 / Month |
| Dates and Times | Mon-Sun 24 hours * all shifts are done remotely in 6 hour intervals, and 4 shifts per month are required |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Location | At your home |
| Number of Positions | Durham Region 20 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided ; Training is required - 6 weeks, remote live video training |
| Cost | There is $20 fee for volunteers to obtain a police check if in Durham. |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | For those who want to volunteer on our crisis and support line, please fill in the volunteer application which can be found here: https://drcc.ca/getting-involved/volunteer/crisis-line-training/. Applicants are encouraged to connect with Emma Conner, Community and Crisis Services Manager at emma@drcc.ca. |
Agency Details: Durham Rape Crisis Centre, Oshawa - Confidential
| Office Phone | Intake Counsellor: 416-278-9086 |
| Fax | 905-444-9277 |
| info@drcc.ca | |
| Website | www.drcc.ca |
| Mailing Address | 438 King St W P.O. Box 30525 Oshawa, ON Canada L1J 8L8 |
