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
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