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180 people are interested
Caring Listener and Crisis Lifeline Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Caring Contact
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180 people are interested
Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference?
Caring Contact, a crisis hotline based in Westfield, NJ, is offering its 103rd volunteer crisis counselor training from September 20 th to December 13 th. The training will take place once a week on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm and will be a combination of in-person training and Zoom sessions.
Participants receive 54 hours of comprehensive training by nationally certified instructors in active listening and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. Volunteers develop the ability to listen actively, assess the needs of someone in crisis and provide empathy and support.
"This training and volunteer opportunity is ideal for people of varying backgrounds, including retirees, empty-nesters, stay-at-home parents, and full-time professionals" said Mary Claire Givelber, Caring Contact's executive director.
Following the training, new volunteer crisis counselors will be supported by seasoned listeners during 24-hour internship before they take calls on their own. Caring Contact provides ongoing support and training opportunities to allow volunteers to hone their skills. This volunteer opportunity can even be performed remotely after a successful training period.
To register for the training or learn more, visit https://caringcontact.org/listener-training/ or call 908.301.1899.
Caring Contact is an award-winning, volunteer-staffed crisis hotline and listening community that answered over 17,000 calls last year from people in crisis, having suicidal thoughts, or simply needing someone to talk to.
If you need someone to listen, call us at 908-232-2880. If you, or someone you know, are in crisis, call 988, the new access code to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. To learn more, visit www.caringcontact.org.
You are Not Alone.
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About Caring Contact
Location:
Box 2376, Westfield, NJ 07091, US
Mission Statement
Caring Contact believes that every human being has intrinsic value. We provide hope, offer compassion, and save lives through our caring and crisis hotline and community outreach programming. We devote ourselves to preventing suicide and other self-destructive behavior by listening actively and empathetically to people in distress, offering them emotional support without judgment. Since volunteers make our service possible, we are committed to providing an enriched, rewarding volunteer experience.
Description
Caring Contact is a caring and crisis hotline offering the gift of listening to callers in need throughout New Jersey.
As part of a nationwide network of crisis hotlines affiliated with the International Council of Helplines, Caring Contact is dedicated to preventing suicide and making a positive difference in people's lives. The service, provided by highly trained volunteers, is free and confidential.
CONTACT's local hotline number is (908) 232-2880.
Caring Contact is also a member of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, now called 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and answers calls from individuals in 5 counties in New Jersey and nationally.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Hybrid TrainingWestfield, NJ 07090
DATE POSTED
July 7, 2023
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- minimum 8 hours per month after training is complete
- ongoing advanced training