Volunteer
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteering on our 24/7 anti-violence crisis line offers invaluable professional and personal experience. It provides hands-on knowledge surrounding gender-based violence, active listening, trauma-informed support, crisis intervention, local resources, de-escalation, and more. The comprehensive training will enrich your understanding of violence, law, and feminist perspectives, benefiting your insight and ability to engage with the community.
Who can volunteer with us?
To become a volunteer, individuals are not required to hold any official qualifications. However, volunteers must possess a reliable phone plan and cell reception, alongside the availability and dedication to commit time to the service. Understanding the cycles of violence and grounding in feminist ideologies are encouraged. It is also vital for volunteers to recognize that their role is not to “save” callers but to offer emotional support and understanding, respecting the autonomy and resilience of those reaching out for help.
How to get involved
If you’ve decided that you’d like to volunteer, you’ll first need to attend our next training session. After you register, we will go into more depth about what you can expect from volunteering on our crisis line. If you decide you’d like to volunteer, you must first undergo a reference and criminal record check. After that, you’re ready to start training!
Our next training session: September 17th – November 10th, 2024
