Needs From: Loudoun Cares

Volunteer: Crisis Worker Volunteer

We are seeking empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring volunteers to answer our suicide and crisis prevention hotline calls and texts for our PRS CrisisLink program located in Oakton, VA.

PRS CrisisLink volunteers receive extensive training (60+ hours) and acquire excellent communication and suicide prevention skills that last a lifetime. 

Please click on the link to view current training schedule and our available volunteer shifts: https://prsinc.org/crisislink/volunteer/crisishotline/.

Ideal Candidate:

Must successfully complete in-person and online Hotline training of initially 60 hours. The training includes a 2-Day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training.    Must be willing to commit to one, 3-hours per week shift at our Oakton, VA location for the duration of one year or more. Must be empathetic, non-judgmental, and be responsive to the feelings of callers. Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and be able to problem-solve with minimum supervision. Must be prompt and have reliable means of transportation required.  Computer experience and proficient typing skills.

TO APPLY:

https://prsincvolunteers.applicantpro.com/jobs/814041.html

 

Agency: PRS, Inc.

We are seeking empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring volunteers to answer our suicide and crisis prevention hotline calls and texts for our PRS CrisisLink program located in Oakton, VA.

PRS CrisisLink volunteers receive extensive training (60+ hours) and acquire excellent communication and suicide prevention skills that last a lifetime. 

Please click on the link to view current training schedule and our available volunteer shifts: https://prsinc.org/crisislink/volunteer/crisishotline/.

Ideal Candidate:

Must successfully complete in-person and online Hotline training of initially 60 hours. The training includes a 2-Day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills training.    Must be willing to commit to one, 3-hours per week shift at our Oakton, VA location for the duration of one year or more. Must be empathetic, non-judgmental, and be responsive to the feelings of callers. Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and be able to problem-solve with minimum supervision. Must be prompt and have reliable means of transportation required.  Computer experience and proficient typing skills.

TO APPLY:

https://prsincvolunteers.applicantpro.com/jobs/814041.html

 

Agency: PRS, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 22124

Allow Groups: No