Become a Crisis Line Volunteer!
Do you want to make a difference, all while gaining valuable skills and making new connections?
As a crisis line volunteer you’ll provide confidential phone support to callers. After extensive training, you’ll provide support by listening, managing crisis situations, ensuring the caller is safe and providing the appropriate information about Distress Centre programs as well as refer them to services in the community.
Volunteering at Distress Centre is a life-changing (and sometimes life-saving!) experience.
Shifts take place on-site at our office, located at Suite 500, 999 8th Street SW.
Benefits of Volunteering
Develop your verbal communications skills
Be part of a culture and team that’s committed to helping others
Increase your own self-awareness and gain new perspectives
Gain front-line skills and experience for social work, psychology and social services
93% of surveyed volunteers said that they use their volunteering skills outside of DC with their family, at school and work, and in the community.
