CONTACT HOTLINE TRAINING FOR VOLUNTEERS
ORGANIZATION: CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ, Inc.
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Trained HOTLINE Volunteers answer phone calls from people in the community who are experiencing personal distress, feeling alone, needing help, looking for resources, and needing a "listening ear". The 40 hour weekly training course of 3 hours/week teaches volunteers skills which are helpful over the phone, via chat and text. Training topics include: Active Listening Skills, Addiction Awareness, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Community Resources. HOTLINE Calls are free, confidential and anonymous. To register for HOTLINE training, go to www.contactofmercer.org or call 609-883-2880.
Classes are held 9:30am--12:30pm and 7-10pm. Volunteers attend one class each week either the morning or the evening session. The course starts on Feb. 7 and runs weekly through April 25.
There is a one time training fee of $35 which includes the training book and other materials.
For further information go to www.contactofmercer.org.
More opportunities with CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ, Inc.
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About CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ, Inc.
Location:
60 South Main Street, Pennington, NJ 08534, US
Mission Statement
The mission of CONTACT of Mercer County, NJ, Inc. is to provide compassionate, confidential telephone listening and referral services, giving hope and reassurance to people in crisis.
Description
CONTACT of Mercer County is a family of programs which focus volunteer action to deal with community needs. A crisis intervention HOTLINE is staffed exclusively by trained volunteers. The Telephone Reassurance Program utilizes volunteers to make daily or as scheduled "check-in" calls to seniors or shut in adults. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) helps mature volunteers - 55 plus - locate and remain in community service activities focused on a host of community needs. For more information, visit us at www.ContactOfMercer.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
60 South Main StreetPennington, NJ 08534
DATE POSTED
January 23, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Mental Health
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Training course is 3 hours/week for 10 weeks.
- Following training, HOTLINE volunteers serve 8-12 hours/month.