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Save lives from your couch by becoming a Crisis Counselor
ORGANIZATION: Idealist.org
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Recruiting Organization: Crisis Text Line
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 www.crisistextline.org/volunteer
HOW DO YOU BECOME A CRISIS COUNSELOR?
- Step 1: Fill out the 30-minute application at www.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 volunteer 4 hours a week until 200 hours are reached. Volunteering can be done in 2-hour increments.
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: www.crisistextline.org/volunteer
Questions? Email: info@crisistextline.org
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Fee Amount: None
This opportunity is recurring
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About Idealist.org
Location:
389 5th Ave, 9th Floor, New York, NY 11109, US
Mission Statement
To bridge the gap between intention and action in order to bring about social impact.
Description
Idealist is a leading online global resource for finding jobs in the nonprofit sector, as well as volunteer opportunities and graduate school programs for social impact.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
New York, NY 10010
DATE POSTED
December 30, 2021
SKILLS
- Public Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- FEW_HOURS_WEEK