Winter Training Class for Crisis Counselors Scheduled/ Plus A CareRing Opportunity
Here at CrisisLink we take pride in our listening skills and have heard from many interested volunteers that scheduling may be an issue. Therefore, CrisisLink is excited to announce that we will offer our Winter Hotline Crisis Counselor Training in either a weeknight or weekend training format. The dates and times of both class options are listed below for your review.
In addition to Hotline Crisis Counselors training opportunities, we are also looking for people who may be interested in becoming a CareRing Counselor. These volunteers make outgoing calls to our homebound elderly clients and at the same time offer critical support to our Hotline Crisis Counselors in our call center. These shifts are available both weekdays and weekends starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 11 AM. We ask applicants to commit to 150 hours of shifts, which can be completed by taking a weekly shift, or more often if you are interested. This 4-hour training class will take place on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 8 AM to Noon in Arlington, VA.
Please contact our Director of Volunteers and Training if you are interested in more information by contacting michelle@crisislink.org or 703-516-6778. Space is limited, the need for skilled and caring crisis workers and the good work our counselors do is not.
Option 1: Weeknight Training Sessions
Tuesday, Jan 17th, 7-10 PM
Thursday, Jan 19th, 7-10 PM
One 3-hour Orientation Session to be scheduled between Jan 23rd and Feb 9th
Tuesday, Jan 24th, 7-10 PM
Thursday, Jan 26th, 7-10 PM
Tuesday, Jan 31st, 7-10 PM
Thursday, Feb 2nd, 7-10 PM
Tuesday, Feb 7th, 7-10 PM
Thursday, Feb 9th, 7-10 PM
3-hour On-the-Job Training Session to be scheduled between Feb 10th and Feb 16th
Thursday, Feb 16th, 7-10 PM
Second 3-hour On-the-Job Training Session to be scheduled between Feb 17th and Feb 23rd
Tuesday, Feb 21st, 7-10 PM
Thursday, Feb 23rd 7-10 PM
Shift Assignments begin the week of February 27th.
Potential Make-up Dates: Tuesday 2/28 7-10 PM, 3/1 7-10 PM (In case of snow or other inclement weather)
ASIST Training: April 21-22 9AM-5 PM (possible weekday ASIST training to be offered, TBD)
Option 2: Weekend Training Sessions
Saturday, Jan 21st, 9-4 PM
One 3-hour Orientation Session to be scheduled between Jan 23rd and Feb 5th
Saturday, Jan 28th, 9-4 PM
Saturday, Feb 4th, 9-4 PM
Sunday, Feb 5th, 9-4 PM
3-hour On-the-Job Training Session to be scheduled between Feb 6th and Feb 12th
Sunday, Feb 12th, 9-Noon
Second 3-hour On-the-Job Training Session to be scheduled between Feb 12th and Feb 24th
Saturday, Feb 25th, 9-4 PM
Shift Assignments begin the week of February 27th.
Potential Make-up Date: Saturday, March 3rd, 9-4 PM (In case of snow or other inclement weather)
ASIST Training: April 21-22, 9AM-5 PM (possible weekday ASIST training to be offered, TBD)
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