Sexual Assault Centre Kingston (Crisis Line and Support Volunteer)

Organization Name: Sexual Assault Centre Kingston
Opportunity Title: Crisis Line and Support Volunteer
Category: Counselling / Support / Mentoring
Commitment: 6 months to 1 year, Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: August 15, 2022
End Date: September 20, 2022

Email: volunteer@sackingston.com
Website: http://www.sackingston.com
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

Application Link: https://bit.ly/SACKApplication Volunteering with the Sexual Assault Centre Kingston offers you a unique and rewarding opportunity to join other compassionate individuals committed to working towards the prevention of sexual violence. Our volunteer program is flexibly designed, allowing you to be as active and involved while working around your schedule. Our vital services remain available as a result of compassionate and empathetic volunteers, like you! Our 24 hour, 7 days a week Crisis and Support Line provides confidential and non-judgmental support for survivors. We offer information, support and coping strategies for survivors of all gender identities. The Crisis and Support Phone Line covers: KFL&A, Quinte and Area, Cornwall and Area, North Bay and Area, Ottawa and Area, and Niagara and Area. The number of crisis calls received continues to rise, demonstrating the ongoing need for after-hours support during evenings and weekends. This service is available because of our compassionate volunteers, many of whom are survivors themselves. ________________________________________________________________ 📢WE’RE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! 📢 Are you eager to volunteer your time to make a difference? Consider becoming one of our crisis and support volunteers! Our volunteer program is flexible to your personal schedule! Whether you’re a student, working professional, retiree, or community partner, our volunteer program might be a good fit for you!⠀⠀⠀ Important Information: 🔔Applications are open and accepted on a rolling basis from now until September 20th Please Visit: https://bit.ly/SACKApplication to apply 🔔Interviews will continue to be scheduled up until September 22nd 🔔Mandatory volunteer training will be held Saturday September 24th and Sunday September 25th from 10am-1pm via Zoom, attendance is required at both sessions! All applicants, aged 18+, regardless of gender, are welcome to apply; however, please note, that we do ask all applicants to ensure they have a connection to the KFL&A region.⠀ ⠀⠀ If you have any questions please email the Crisis Support Program Coordinator, volunteer@sackingston.com⠀⠀