Train to become a remote Crisis Counselor with Crisis Text Line

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Crisis Text Line provides free, nationwide, 24/7 support for people in crisis, all via text message. The service is powered by volunteer Crisis Counselors who work remotely anywhere with a computer and secure internet connection. Crisis Counselors answer texts from people in crisis, bringing them from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning. Apply to volunteer at crisistextline.org/volunteer

HOW DO YOU BECOME A CRISIS COUNSELOR?

• Step 1: Fill out the 30-minute application at crisistextline.org/volunteer
• Step 2: Consent to a background check
• Step 3: Complete the 30-hour web-based training
• Step 4: Take your first shift and start changing lives! You will commit to volunteering 200 total hours, at your own pace. Shifts are two hours long.

THE PERKS

• Learn skills. In 30 hours, you’ll walk away knowing active listening, collaborative problem solving, and crisis management. (These are skills that will help in your personal relationships too!)
• Train & volunteer from the comfort of your home.
• Oooh, impressive! Our Crisis Counselors highlight the training on their resumes when interviewing for jobs, applying to grad school, and building out their LinkedIn profile.

VOLUNTEER WORK THAT ENRICHES YOUR LIFE

• Level up. Earn volunteer leadership positions. Get the first crack at Crisis Text Line internships and job openings. Gain access to special privileges, including discounts and gifts.
• Hone your skills. Work alongside volunteers who are also social workers, therapists, and psychiatrists to sharpen your crisis counseling skills-while in your jammies, at home!
• Feel supported. This is a community. We support each other. We are a big awesome family.

READY TO VOLUNTEER?

APPLY HERE: crisistextline.org/volunteer

Questions? Email: support@crisistextline.org