Volunteer Responder - Mental Health and Addictions…

Job Responsibility: You are about to tell that you're interested in their volunteer .If you'd like to add some additional information about yourself or ask questions, you can do so in the message box below.Once you click the confirm button, will be notified you're interested in volunteering for them and they will have access to your profile, contact information, and resume. You can wait for them to follow up with you or contact them through their profile pageOn-SiteOngoing OpportunityPosted2024-07-04Volunteer Responder - Mental Health and Addictions Access LineDistress Centre Niagara1000 Openings Summary The Mental Health and Addictions Access Line provides support and connection to Mental Health and Addiction services available in the Niagara Region Description What you’ll be doingThe Mental Health and Addictions Access Line is a program offered by Distress Centre Niagara. It is the first point of access to mental health and addiction services for 16+ residents of Niagara. It is a free and confidential service available 24/7 year round. Volunteer Responders provide immediate support and help the individual seeking help to explore what help is most appropriate to fit their individual needs. With consent, the Access Line will provide a connection to the appropriate service or services. Volunteers supporting this program are required to give 48 hours of support on the Distress Line program to gain experience and comfort in supporting callers before completing the additional training specific to this program. Hours of service are to be completed at our location. 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.Willing to undergo a background or police records checkComfortable commuting to opportunity locationcaring, empathetic, nonjudgementalmust be 18 years of age minimumWhenOngoing, year roundWhere On-site Address undisclosedNiagara , Ontario L2V 4Y6CausesCommunity & Social ServicesMental Health & Crisis SupportTagsmental healthvolunteervolunteer hourstraininghands-on volunteer experienceworking as a teamcrisis supportactive listeningproblem solvingaccountabilityempathysensitivityvolunteerscommunityworkgivebackvolunteerinyourcommunityflexiblefrontlinemeaningfulvolunteerismenglishcommunicatevolunteer experienceneed volunteer hourshelp supportpost-secondary volunteeringcommunication skillsorganizational skillsmake a difference!informationmental health and addictionsmental health & addictionsfreelearningType of VolunteerIndividualCollege/University PlacementGood for AgesAdult (Ages 18-54)Older Adult (Ages 55+)LanguagesEnglishLess DetailsDistress Centre Niagara are a part of.Communitieswe help & serveMenWomenSpecial Needs and DisabilitiesEnglish as Secondary Language (ESL)Families (Adults with Children)First Nations & Indigenous PeopleHomeless Youth and AdultsImmigrants/RefugeesLGBTQ2+ CommunitiesOffendersPeople Living in PovertyReligious CommunityChildrenTeens / YouthSeniorsWorkplace/Professional BenefitPublic/Community BenefitOur OpportunitiesFound: 4 OpportunitiesCharity Bingo AmbassadorSt. Catharines, OntarioHelp fundraise and increase community awareness for the agency by attending prescheduled shifts at our local Bingo and Gaming CentreOngoingSee DetailsVolunteer Crisis Responder - Distress Line ProgramVolunteers needed to provide telephone support on a 24/7/365 distress line and 9-8-8 suicide crisis hotline.OngoingSee DetailsVolunteer Crisis Responder - Text and Online Chat ServicesNiagara, OntarioOnline chat and text support service available to anyone in need 24/7 daily.OngoingSee DetailsVolunteer Responder - Mental Health and Addictions Access LineNiagara, OntarioThe Mental Health and Addictions Access Line provides support and connection to Mental Health and Addiction services available in the Niagara RegionOngoingSee DetailsMessage Sent!Your message has been successfully sent to the organizationMorning Shift Description Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Consequuntur, excepturi?Minimum Age RequirementAdult (Age 18-54)