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Are you a good listener who is interested in helping people in
crisis? HopeLine is always looking for additional volunteers to
add to our team! HopeLine volunteers provide confidential listening
services, crisis and suicide intervention, and information referrals
to the community.
What are the requirements for volunteering?
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. You do not need a
background in psychology, social work, counseling, or other related
field to volunteer at HopeLine.
We ask that all new volunteers commit to at least 12 hours per
month of service on the lines (3 shifts) for a minimum of 9 months
after training.
What kind of training is provided?
At HopeLine, we do our best to prepare you for answering crisis
calls. We provide extensive training, including over 40 hours of
instruction and internships with experienced volunteers. The training
focuses on active listening and crisis intervention while addressing
topics that may come up in calls, such as depression, family violence,
death and dying, interpersonal relationships, mental illness, and
suicide.
How do I apply?
To apply for a volunteer position, submit a completed volunteer
application along with 3 personal
references (these can be mailed separately from the application).
Both the volunteer application and the reference form can be downloaded
from this site or we can mail them to you. Send your completed application
to
HopeLine Training Coordinator
PO Box 10490
Raleigh, NC 27605
Whom do I contact if I still have questions?
If you need any additional information about the volunteer application
process, the training, or the volunteer requirements, please contact
the Training Coordinator at volunteer@hopelinenc.com
or call the HopeLine Business Office at (919) 832-3326.
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