WHO: Local residents age 21 or above, who are committed to saving lives and preventing tragedies, and seeking meaningful volunteer experiences, are encouraged to apply for a position as a Volunteer Hotline Crisis Counselor. Candidates speaking both Spanish and English are also encouraged to apply.
WHAT: CrisisLink's nationally recognized Volunteer Hotline Crisis Counselor training program will begin its Winter Training Class on Saturday, February 20, 2010. The program, which includes 60 hours of training over 10 sessions, trains community members to be qualified Volunteer Hotline Crisis Counselors and empowers these volunteers to save lives and prevent tragedies through service on CrisisLink's crisis and suicide prevention Hotlines. CrisisLink's training program is nationally recognized and has been cited as a model for other crisis center training programs around the country.
WHY: Thanks to our highly trained volunteers, our crisis and suicide prevention Hotlines operate around the clock to support individuals facing a life crisis or suicide, and connects them to community resources, empowering individuals to help themselves.
WHEN: The first of 10 sessions in the 60-hour training program will be held Saturday, February 20, 2010. All sessions are held during evenings and weekends to accommodate regular work schedules. View a detailed training schedule.
The selection process for the Winter Training Class is currently underway. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online today. Applications should be submitted on CrisisLink's website, www.crisislink.org.
WHERE: All training sessions are held in Arlington, Virginia, and CrisisLink's administrative office is located in Arlington. The address of CrisisLink's call center is nearby, but is held confidential. However, CrisisLink's Hotlines answer calls from across Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. CrisisLink also provides backup Hotline service to the entire Commonwealth of Virginia, Maryland, parts of North Carolina, and nationally through the National Lifeline program. Last year, Hotline Listeners answered more than 30,000 calls.
Make a Difference: Donate. Volunteer. Participate.
CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies every day by providing those facing life crises, trauma, and suicide with support, information, and links to community resources. http://www.crisislink.org.
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