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Published 8/5/25 1:53PM
Hotline Volunteer Opportunity
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per week
Commitment Details:
An initial six-week training, which includes classroom instruction on Saturdays, online classes and reading, and mentorship. After the training, weekly four-hour shifts answering hotline calls.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
50
Cost:
Fee Required: $80
Cause Areas:
LGBTQ, Mental Health, Substance Use & Addiction
Benefits:
Training Provided
Participation Requirements:
Background Check
Other Requirements:
Must complete the application and interview process
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
San Francisco Suicide Prevention at Felton Institute is seeking compassionate individuals to answer calls on a crisis hotline.
Why become a volunteer with SFSP: Are you a good listener? Caring? Supportive? Understanding? Do you want to make a real difference? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then San Francisco Suicide Prevention may be right for you!
A brief description of what you’ll be doing as a hotline volunteer:
- Answering calls on Crisis, HIV, and Drug and Relapse lines
- Providing emotional support in a non-judgmental manner
- Assessing for risk of suicide, de-escalating crises
- Providing information and referrals when appropriate
Location
On-site
Downtown SF
San Francisco, CA, USA
How to Volunteer for This Opportunity
New cohort trainings start in January, April, June, August and October. To learn more and apply, please visit https://www.sfsuicide.org/hotline-volunteering/.
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