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9 people are interested
Become a Caring and Crisis Hotline Listener
ORGANIZATION: Caring Contact
Please visit the new page to apply.
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9 people are interested
Have you ever been told you are a good listener?
Are you looking for a flexible, rewarding volunteer opportunity?
Are you an empty nester?
Are you an active older adult with extra time on your hands?
Do you have a yearning to really make a difference?
Become a Caring and Crisis Hotline Listener.
You could save a life.
Volunteers receive 52 hours of comprehensive training in
active listening, Mental Health First Aid and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.
You also are supported by seasoned listeners during 24 hours of internship before you answer calls on your own. Even once you are a certified listener, we provide a range of
support and training opportunities so you can continue to develop your skills.
Join our listening community.
Our next volunteer training will be held:
September 12, 2018 - December 12, 2018
7 pm - 10 pm
One evening weekly
Plus one full weekend - 12/1 and 12/2
Westfield Presbyterian Church
140 Mountain Ave, Westfield NJ 07090
Register Now! Registration is limited.
Cost includes all materials and certifications for Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
To learn more and apply, please log onto
http://caringcontact.org/volunteer-listener-application/
or call 908.301.1899
More opportunities with Caring Contact
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
Westfield Presbyterian Church140 Mountain AveWestfield, NJ 07090
DATE POSTED
July 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- minimum of 8 hours a month volunteering