Volunteer Crisis Responder

(North Simcoe Victim Services, Orillia, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario)

Position ID: V-CWD0001
Last Modified: 03 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Apr 2024

Opportunity Details: Volunteer Crisis Responder

Comments

North Simcoe Victim Services (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.
Contact Sherry Telford, Volunteer Coordinator, North Simcoe Victim Services; Phone: 705-325-5578 * 705-238-0629; Email: volunteers@ns-vs.com
Duties

 As a crisis responder you may be asked to assist the OPP or other first responders to help victims and/or families. 
More Info Link https://www.ns-vs.com/
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 ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work
Commitment Length
  • One-year commitment - three 12 shifts per month
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    Minimum Hours 3 / Month
    Accessibility Not Applicable
    Number of Positions Coldwater: 5 individual(s) ; Orillia and area: 5 individual(s) ; Oro-Medonte: 5 individual(s) ; Ramara: 5 individual(s) ; Severn: 5 individual(s) 
     
    30 individual(s) needed in total.
    Training Training is provided - There is in-person training as well as online training
    Transportation Driver License required ; Car required
    Police Check Required
    Additional Requirements
  • This position requires a cell phone
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    Agency Details: North Simcoe Victim Services, Orillia, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario

    Office Phone 705-325-5578
    E-Mail support@ns-vs.com
    Website www.ns-vs.com
    Address & Map
    1 University Ave
    Orillia, ON
    Canada L3V 0Y7
    Mailing Address 1 University Ave 
    Orillia, ON 
    Canada L3V 0Y7