Volunteer Crisis Responder
(Victim Services of Durham Region)
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Position ID: V-OSH0363
Last Modified: 06 Dec 2023
Last Full Update: 06 Dec 2023
Opportunity Details: Volunteer Crisis Responder
| Contact | Volunteer and Student Coordinator, Victim Services of Durham Region; Phone: 905-721-4226; Email: vsdurhamregion@drps.ca |
| Duties | Our Crisis Response Volunteers assist our Crisis Intervention Counsellors on-site when they respond to police requests for victim assistance * Crisis responders provide emotional support and community referrals to victims of violent crime, and those impacted by sudden tragedy like the death of a loved one * We provide crisis assistance to victims, their families and witnesses. |
| More Info Link | https://www.victimservicesdurham.ca/get-involved |
| Benefits | Volunteer crisis responders receive extensive training on crisis intervention, trauma, grief and bereavement and providing emotional support. |
| Clients | Our clients are people experiencing unthinkable tragedy and hardship. Our crisis responders provide immediate emotional support during a crisis and assist clients in accessing longer term supports in the community. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Advocacy ; Child & Family Services ; Counselling ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Emergency & Response |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Long Term - At least one year commitment after training |
| Interaction Level | Small Group |
| Minimum Hours | 24 / Month |
| Dates and Times | Monday: Evening Tuesday: Evening Wednesday: Evening Thursday: Evening Friday: Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible ; Volunteer crisis responders meet with clients often in the client's own home |
| Location | Region of Durham |
| Number of Positions | Durham Region Victim Services of Durham Region serves the entire region of Durham. Volunteers are required to have access to a reliable and insured vehicle to get them to the scene when we are called for service, and this could be at any location in the region. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on-going ; Intakes are done twice yearly, generally in the spring and fall. If you apply and have missed the most recent intake, your application will be kept on file for the next intake |
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; Volunteers are required to have access to a reliable and insured vehicle, and will be required to travel to provide on-scene support for victims and their families to any location in the Region of Durham. |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Proof of vaccination required |
Agency Details: Victim Services of Durham Region
| Office Phone | 905-721-4226 |
| Fax | 905-579-5343 |
| victimservices@drps.ca | |
| Website | www.victimservicesdurham.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Victim Services; 605 Rossland Rd E Box 911 Whitby, ON Canada L1N 0B8 |
