Crisis Responder Volunteer

(Victim Services Huron Perth, Victim Services Huron Perth - Perth Office, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - Perth Office)

Position ID: V-GRE0019
Last Modified: 10 Oct 2023
Last Full Update: 10 Oct 2023

Opportunity Details: Crisis Responder Volunteer

Contact Abby, Volunteer Coordinator, Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth; Phone: 226-921-5264; Email: abby@victim-services.com
Duties

Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth Volunteer Crisis Responders work as part of a crisis team, will respond immediately to requests from emergency services to provide short term emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime or tragic circumstance. 

Volunteer Qualifications

  • Responsible
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations
  • Ability to commit to one year’s service
  • Willing to submit personal references, provide a criminal record check and attend an interview
  • Suitability to provide sensitive, emotionally safe and effective service to victims
  • Valid driver’s license and own transportation
  • Willing to complete minimum standards training and evaluation, attend ongoing meetings and   educational development opportunities
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all issues surrounding calls for service to victims, information shared in volunteer training and information about the organization
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Listening Skills
Commitment Length Long Term (More than 1 year) - One year commitment
Minimum Hours 20 / Month
Location Travel within your county
Number of Positions Bruce County: 5 individual(s) ; Grey County: 5 individual(s) 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided
Transportation Driver License required ; Car required
Police Check Required
Start Date On or after 21 Aug 2023

Agency Details: Victim Services Huron Perth, Victim Services Huron Perth - Perth Office, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario - Perth Office

Office Phone 519-271-9998
Toll Free Phone 1-866-376-9852
Fax 519-376-0865
E-Mail info@victim-services.com
Website victim-services.com
Address & Map
544 Huron St
Stratford, ON
Canada N5A 5T9
Mailing Address 544 Huron St 
Stratford, ON 
Canada N5A 5T9