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Volunteer Crisis Responder

In-Person Ongoing 55+ Friendly

Summary

Provide immediate emotional support, practical assistance to victims of crime or tragic circumstance at the request of Police.

Location

In-Person

London, Ontario

When

Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap

About This Opportunity

Volunteer Crisis Responders provide immediate emotional support, practical assistance to those impacted by crime or tragic circumstance. You will respond to requests by Police and other Emergency Services within London and Middlesex County. Most common requests occur after Sudden death, Domestic Violence or House fires. Always work in teams of 2. Training included 40 hours online training courses (23 modules) completed at your own pace over late December to February and 30 hours in-person training (7 training days - 5 Thursday evenings (6:30 pm) and 2 full day Saturdays (March 2, March 30). Training is completed by April 4, 2024. Once trained, volunteer schedule their own on-call time (36 hours a month). Great experience if wish to get into a career in Policing or another Emergency Services field. If interested fill out an application on our website: https://vsmiddlesex.org/get-involved/volunteer-crisis-responder/

Volunteer Requirements

Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.

  • Additional Requirements
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • 18+ years old with a valid driver's license
  • Access to Vehicle
  • Willing to travel throughout Middlesex County
  • 1 year commitment after training completed
  • Driver's License
  • Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity

Causes

Community & Social Services Disaster Relief & Emergency Mental Health & Crisis Support

Skills & Experience

Disaster & Emergency Service Skills Crisis Intervention Skills

Tags

social service work learning emergency services police fire

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