Volunteer Crisis Responder
(North Simcoe Victim Services, Orillia, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario)
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Position ID: V-CWD0001
Last Modified: 17 Apr 2023
Last Full Update: 30 Mar 2023
Opportunity Details: Volunteer Crisis Responder
| Contact | Sherry Telford, Volunteer Coordinator, North Simcoe Victim Services; Phone: 705-325-5578 * 705-238-0629; Email: volunteers@ns-vs.com |
| Duties | NSVS work along side the First Responders and support anyone that has been effected by crime or tragic circumstances. Non-profit organization that runs 24/7, 365 days a year. As a crisis responder you may be asked to assist the OPP or other first responders to help victims and/or families. Requirements include a valid driver's licenc, vehicle and a cell phone. |
| Benefits | The satisfaction of helping a victim/family on what could be their worst day. |
| Ages | 21 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Counselling ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Emergency & Response ; Information & Referral Services |
| Skills/Experience | Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Patience ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | One year commitment - 3 shifts per month |
| Accessibility | Not Applicable |
| Number of Positions | Simcoe County: 30 individual(s) 30 individual(s) needed in total. Coldwater: - ; Orillia: - ; Oro-Medonte: - ; Ramara: - ; Severn: - |
| Training | Training is provided - There is in-person training as well as online training |
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required |
| Police Check | Required |
Agency Details: North Simcoe Victim Services, Orillia, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
| Office Phone | 705-325-5578 |
| support@ns-vs.com | |
| Website | www.ns-vs.com |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 1 University Ave Orillia, ON Canada L3V 0Y7 |