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What's New?
- Volunteer Crisis Responder - Bilingual / Overnight (Virtual) (05 Apr 2024)
- Kids Help Phone, Crisis Text Line
- Humane Education Volunteer Team Member (05 Apr 2024)
- Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, Barrie - 91 Patterson Rd, Ontario SPCA - Barrie Animal Centre
- Telephone Support (03 Apr 2024)
- Compass Community Services
- Port Hope Fair Volunteer (25 Mar 2024)
- Port Hope and District Agricultural Society
- Board And Committee Member (22 Mar 2024)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland
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Organizations
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northumberland 8
- Kids Help Phone 1
- Ontario SPCA and Humane Society 1
- Compass Community Services 1
- A Greener Future 1
- Bridgeway Family Homes 1
- Port Hope and District Agricultural Society 1
- Pregnancy and Infant Loss (PAIL) Network 1
- Ontario Caregiver Organization, Online Services/Find Support 1
- Cobourg Ecology Garden 1
In the Spotlight...
03 Apr 2024
Telephone Support
Compass Community Services
Location
Virtual - Based out of Guelph
Duties
This is a remote volunteer position supporting the Guelph-Wellington Community. All shifts and training are completed remotely, therefore, residence in Guelph-Wellington is not a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Complete inbound and outbound calls with service users
- Complete safety/wellness checks, provide medication reminders, and engage in social conversations with a diverse group of people
- Assist with crisis intervention, when presented
- Engage in conversations with members of the LGBTQ+ community through the texting support line
- Utilize a strengths-based, solution-focused approach
- Provide external resources and referrals to service users
- Complete case documentation of all interactions with service users