Peer Support Volunteer
(Guelph & Area Right to Life)
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| Opportunity Details | ||||
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| Contact | Vanessa Montague, Project Coordinator, Sanctuary Outreach; Phone: (519) 836-6311; Email: info@sanctuaryoutreach.com | |||
| Duties | Guelph and Area Right to Life is currently looking for helpline volunteers who would be responsible for receiving calls over a week-long period every month. Calls are typically from women in crisis pregnancy situations seeking information and support. Interested individuals should be empathetic, have a willingness to learn about the resources of Guelph and the surrounding areas and should demonstrate compassion. | |||
| More Info Link | www.sanctuaryoutreach.com/volunteer.html | |||
| Clients | Girls, women and couples in need of pregnancy support. | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with limited mobility ; Couples | |||
| Areas of Interest | Child & Family Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Counselling ; Life Skills Support ; Mentorship / Leadership | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Mentoring & Training ; Planning & Organizing ; Research ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Translation & Languages ; Writing & Editing | |||
| Commitment Length | Short Term (Up to 4 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) | |||
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering | |||
| Minimum Hours | 4 / Month | |||
| Dates and Times | Opportunities available Sunday through Saturday, morning, afternoon and evening. We are always especially interested in volunteers with a background in nursing, counseling, or related fields for the roles of helpline volunteer. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Unknown | |||
| Location | Various locations in Guelph and surrounding area | |||
| Number of Positions | Guelph 5 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job | |||
| Transportation | Near public transit | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Display Until | 09 Jan 2023 | |||
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| Organization Name | Guelph & Area Right to Life | |||
| Office Phone | 519-836-6311 | |||
| info@guelphforlife.com | ||||
| Website | www.guelphforlife.com | |||
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