Crisis Response Volunteer
(Victim Services of Simcoe County, Barrie, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario)
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Position ID: V-MID0048
Last Modified: 05 Jul 2023
Last Full Update: 05 Jul 2023
Opportunity Details: Crisis Response Volunteer
Contact | Marie McCallum, Executive Director, Victim Services of Simcoe County; Phone: 705-725-7025 ext 2120 * 705-436-2141 ext 2022; Email: mmccallumbps110@outlook.com |
Duties | Community volunteers are trained to work as part of a team to assist victims of crime or tragedy by providing emotional support, practical assistance and community referrals. Support can be on-site or by phone. Referrals are from police and community agencies. |
More Info Link | www.victimservicessimcoe.ca |
Ages | 21 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Areas of Interest | Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work ; Translation & Languages ; Writing & Editing ; Great listening skills and a willingness to support others through a crisis. (Violent or otherwise) |
Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) - One year commitment or longer ; 4 twelve hour, on call, shifts per month, or 8 six hour on call shifts per month |
Interaction Level | One-on-one - Work in teams of 2 ; Virtual Volunteering - may provide telephone support as required |
Minimum Hours | 48 / Month |
Accessibility | Unknown ; Team of two volunteers will meet with clients on-site or at an alternate safe location |
Location | 110 Fairview Road, Barrie, Ontario L4N 8X8 |
Number of Positions | Barrie: 16 individual(s) ; Christian Island: 4 individual(s) ; Midland: 4 individual(s) ; Penetanguishene: 4 individual(s) ; Springwater: 4 individual(s) ; Tay: 4 individual(s) ; Tiny: 4 individual(s) 40 individual(s) needed in total. Volunteers are needed throughout Simcoe County. All volunteers are welcome to apply. An initial interview is held prior to acceptance to training. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going ; Successful applicants must complete a mandatory online and in-class training program. Training will prepare volunteers with the skills necessary to work in partnership with police as together they endeavour to support victims of crime and tragic circumstance. |
Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; Must have a valid driver's license and liability insurance on the vehicle being used while on agency business. |
Police Check | Required |
Additional Requirements | Must have reliable transportation. Criminal record check will include requirements for working with vulnerable persons. Volunteer will require a cell phone while on duty. |
Agency Details: Victim Services of Simcoe County, Barrie, Victim Crisis Assistance Ontario
Office Phone | 705-725-7025 Ext 2120 |
info@VictimServicesSimcoe.ca | |
Website | victimservicesofsimcoecounty.ca/ |
Address & Map | Barrie Emergency Services Campus 110 Fairview Rd Barrie, ON Canada L4N 8X8 |
Mailing Address | cVictim Services of Simcoe County; 132 Commerce Park Dr, Unit K, Suite 122 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 0Z7 |