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Volunteer Crisis Counselor
What
Volunteer Center:
VolunteerLEON: The Leon County Volunteer Center
Posted By:
211 Big Bend
  211 Big Bend
Description:
Volunteers are needed to help answer local & state-wide hotlines that provide short-term crisis counseling, information, & referrals. Applicants must possess a motivation to help people, a non-judgmental attitude, an ability to empathize, and agree to a 200-hour/one-year volunteer commitment.

When
Duration:   Ongoing
Dates:   Jun 02, 2009 - Jun 02, 2010
Time of Day:   Morning , Afternoon , Evening
Week Day(s):  
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Hours Needed:   200 (per session)

Where
Location: Contact Info:
Tallahassee, FL 32302
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Who & How
Volunteers Needed:   35 , Flexible
Special Requirements:   Must be fluent in English (including speaking and comprehending). This includes an ability to establish a relationship with callers, identify their problems, reflect their feelings and explore their alternatives. Bilingual ability (especially Spanish and Haitian Creole) is a plus.
Volunteer Options:   Older Adult Appropriate Youth Appropriate Handicap Accessible Public Transportation Service Learning Disaster Recovery
Minimum Age Requirements:   Over 18

Interest & Skill Area
  • Counseling/Information Support
    • Bereavement
    • Call Center
      • Crisis Intervention
      • Helpline
      • Information and Referral
      • Suicide Prevention
    • Pastoral/Spiritual Conseling
    • Support Group Facilitation
    • Therapy
  • Disaster/Emergency Services
    • Disater Related Damage Assessment
    • Evacuation Center / Shelter Assistance
    • Fire/Rescue
      • Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic
      • Fire Services
      • First Aid / CPR
      • Search & Rescue
    • Safety/Disaster Education
  • Family Services Related
    • Abuse Support
      • Child Abuse
      • Domestic Violence
      • Elder Abuse
    • Adoption Support
    • Chaperoning
    • Child Care
    • Companionship
      • Conversation Partner
      • Friendly Telephoning
      • Home Visit
    • Errand Running/Shopping
    • Foster Parenting Support
    • Hairdressing/Nail Care
    • Mentoring Services
    • Parenting Support
    • Personal Finances/Tax Assistance
    • Refugee Resettlement
    • Sexual Assault
  • Health/Substance Abuse
    • Blood Drive Assistant
    • Dental Care
    • Equestrian Therapy
    • Hospice Care
    • Hospital/Institutional Visit
    • Medical Care
    • Nursing Care
    • Patient Support
    • Pregnancy Related
    • Rehabilitation
    • Respite/Home Health Care
    • Speech and Hearing
    • Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment

Population(s) Served
Families
Gay/Lesbian/
Bisexual/Transgender
Ethnic Groups
Immigrants/Refugees
Low Income/Public
Assistance Recipients
Racial Groups
Mobility Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Cognitive Disabilities
Hearing Disabilities
Vision Disabilities
Emotional Disabilities
Seizures Disabilities
Adolescents
Young Adults
Adults
Older Adults
   
Social Issue(s) Addressed
Civil/Social Action/Advocacy
Crime/Legal
Disaster/Emergency
Drug/
Alcohol Abuse
Education
Employment/
Work
Health
Homelessness
Housing
Human Services
Hunger/Nutrition
Immigration
Mental Health/Crisis Intervention
Senior Citizens


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