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Hotline Volunteer Opportunity

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Francisco, CA
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  • 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

    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 Apply

    New cohort trainings start in January, April, June, August and October. To learn more and apply, please visit https://www.sfsuicide.org/hotline-volunteering/.

    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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