Bilingual Crisis Responder (Virtual)
(Kids Help Phone, Crisis Text Line)
Opportunity Details: Bilingual Crisis Responder (Virtual)
Contact | CTL Support, Crisis Text Line Support, Kids Help Phone; Phone: (Business) 416-586-5437 ext 8412; Email: CTLsupport@kidshelpphone.ca |
Duties | In partnership with, Crisis Text Line, Kids Help Phone will launch the first ever 24/7, free, nationwide texting service. |
More Info Link | https://kidshelpphone.ca/opportunities/crisis-responders/ |
Clients | Youth and young adults texting in, who may be looking for support during moments of crisis or distress |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Areas of Interest | Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor |
Commitment Length | Minimum commitment of 1 4-hour shift per week for 1 year |
Interaction Level | Virtual Volunteering - Youth and young adults are texting in, and volunteers are answering through the online Crisis Text Line platform |
Minimum Hours | 4 / Week |
Accessibility | Not Applicable |
Location | Ontario |
Number of Positions | Bruce County ; Grey County ; Muskoka District ; Northumberland County ; Parry Sound District ; Peterborough (County of) ; Simcoe County 20 individual(s) needed in total. First-come-first serve to fill training slots, but additional individuals interested in the Bilingual Crisis Responder role will be contacted for the next round |
Training | Training is required - 36 hours of online training split into 6 hours per week, which can be done on your own time |
Police Check | Required |