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8 people are interested
Give help and hope to callers on Helpline 2-1-1
ORGANIZATION: 2-1-1 Big Bend
Please visit the new page to apply.
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8 people are interested
Volunteer Hotline Counselors provide callers with free, confidential counseling, crisis intervention, information and referrals on Helpline 2-1-1 (crisis and informational and resource referral line) and Lifeline (the national suicide prevention hotline).
Applicants should possess a motivation to help people, a non-judgmental attitude and an ability to empathize. Applicants must complete the application and screening process, training and supervision, and agree to a total of 200 hours on the hotline with a minimal commitment of 18 hours per month.
Applicants must be fluent in English (including speaking, writing and comprehending). Applicants should possess basic computer proficiency, literacy, and ability to use two telephones simultaneously to communicate with clients and supervisors.
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About 2-1-1 Big Bend
Location:
PO Box 10950, Tallahassee, FL 32302, US
Mission Statement
"Helping individuals and communities by bringing people and services together through programs which include telephone counseling, crisis intervention, information, referral, and training services."
Description
- 2-1-1 Big Bend provides a 24 hour free community hotline service called Helpline 2-1-1 offering individual, confidential counseling and human service information.
- 2-1-1 Big Bend provides help for: relationship issues, domestic violence, suicide, mental health concerns, substance abuse, grief, pregnancy, rape, abuse, crisis, housing assistance, disabilities, teen concerns, youth behavior problems and community information and referrals.
- A free, searchable resource database is provided on our website at www.211bigbend.org.
- 2-1-1 Big Bend is also the statewide hotline provider for Floridians seeking HIV/AIDS information, family health information and parenting support.
- 2-1-1 is an innovative response to society's demand for critical community information access - saving money and time by helping cut through the confusing maze of information and services that frequently overwhelm individuals, and providing a entry point for social assistance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2-1-1 Big Bend, Inc.Confidential LocationTallahassee, FL 32303
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2018
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Case Work / Management
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 200 hours total commitment
- 18 hours per month minimum