Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- Resume
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: The DRCC requires that our volunteers meet specific qualifications.
Over 18 years of age
Access to a computer and a phone Good listening and communication skills
Ability to be level headed in crisis
Understanding of sexual violence (this will be built upon through volunteer training)
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Excellent command of English language (spoken and written)
Has finished DRCC counselling services for 1 year (for Crisis Line volunteers)
Women and Non-binary folks
- Work remotely
- Flexible in schedule
Crisis and Support Line Volunteer - Remote Homebased
24 hours
/ monthly
1 year
Support survivors of sexual violence on a 24/7 crisis and support line and chat service by providing crisis de-escalation techniques, breathing exercises, grounding practices. All volunteers are required to have 6 weeks of training. The Durham Rape Crisis Centre is a feminist organization that believes in the equality of all people regardless of race, class, sexual orientation or gender. We are committed to taking an active role in our community to end all forms of violence against women and children. As a Rape Crisis Centre we work with and provide support services to recent as well as historical or childhood survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and childhood sexual abuse and their families. For more information please visit www.drcc.ca. The Crisis and Support Line Volunteer will provide confidential phone support/crisis de-escalation to all survivors over the age of 16 or support persons who call the service looking for support or information. Responsibilities: This role is for women and non-binary/gender fluid folks A minimum of 24 hours per month (3 hour front line shifts, 12 hour backup shifts, all are self selected) The calls will be made from your personal phone 1 year commitment to the centre Provide grounding, check-ins, community resources, intake referrals to DRCC counselling, de-escalation techniques and other appropriate information. Connect with supervisor for support or debriefing Attend monthly volunteer meetings Complete a 6 session (18 hour) live online volunteer training
Additional Details & Skills Required
Training is held three times a year, for 6 week sessions, typically 1 night a week for 3 hours over zoom.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Benefits to you: Opportunity to build your skill base and resume in crisis intervention. Certificate of achievement after one year of service Support your community and make an active change to help end sexual violence Support survivors on their healing journey Flexible scheduling with shifts available 24/7 Remote opportunity with no travel required Shifts are scheduled online by volunteer and can be made to fit your schedule.
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- Resume
- Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: The DRCC requires that our volunteers meet specific qualifications.
Over 18 years of age
Access to a computer and a phone Good listening and communication skills
Ability to be level headed in crisis
Understanding of sexual violence (this will be built upon through volunteer training)
Ability to follow policies and procedures
Excellent command of English language (spoken and written)
Has finished DRCC counselling services for 1 year (for Crisis Line volunteers)
Women and Non-binary folks
- Remote or online
- Flexible in schedule