Volunteering

Looking for a way to volunteer your time and make a difference in your community? Our community organization is actively seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to assist us as listening helpline responders.

Contact us for more information on volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved with our team.

Together, let's make our communities even better!

Responsibilities

• Answering calls
• Active listening
• Provide information and referrals
• Respect call confidentiality
• Undergo initial training dedicated to respondents
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and/or meetings with other respondents

Required features

• Be a trans, non-binary or gender-diverse person and be comfortable with your gender identity
• Intend to offer at least 6 hours of availability per week
• Intend to volunteer for a period of at least 6 months
• Have a good level of oral communication in French
• Have a functional level of oral communication in English
• Secondary school diploma (DES) or equivalent
• Be 20 years of age or older (18 years of age or older for those studying specifically in a field of intervention)
• No criminal record in connection with the duties of a volunteer working with vulnerable people

Desired characteristics

• Good communication skills (verbal interpersonal skills)
• Open-minded attitude towards values and beliefs different from own
• Ability and interest in working as part of a team
• Benevolence and empathy
• Training and/or experience in active listening is an asset