Helpline and Chat Service Volunteer
(Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services)
Position ID: V-CWD0151
Last Modified: 07 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 06 Feb 2023
Opportunity Details: Helpline and Chat Service Volunteer
| Contact | Martina Cole, Volunteer Coordinator, Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services; Phone: 705-646-2122 * 705-627-9471; Email: martina@mpssas.com |
| Duties | Volunteers would be required to provide support to individuals on a helpline or chat service who have experienced sexual trauma, violence and or assault. A 30 hour training course and interview is to be completed before starting on the helpline and chat service. |
| More Info Link | www.mpssas.org |
| Benefits | Improve listening skills, give back to the community, learn more about gender based violence, certificate provided after training is complete. |
| Clients | Women and Men who have experienced sexual violence. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Information & Referral Services ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Social Media ; Student Placement ; Telephone Communication ; Volunteer from Home / Virtual |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term (More than 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Number of Positions | Barrie ; Bracebridge ; Coldwater ; Collingwood ; Craighurst ; Dorset (Muskoka District) ; Elmvale ; Gravenhurst ; Midhurst ; Midland ; Muskoka Lakes Township ; Orillia ; Oro-Medonte ; Parry Sound ; Port McNicoll ; Rama ; Ramara ; Severn ; Simcoe County ; South Simcoe ; Tiny 20 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Training is provided |
| Police Check | Required |
| Start Date | On or after 07 Feb 2023 |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - Muskoka District ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Orillia & Area ; VC - Parry Sound District ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland |
Agency Details: Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services
| Office Phone | 705-646-2122 |
| Fax | 705-645-7839, call first |
| Website | www.mpssas.org |
| Address & Map | 29 Manitoba St Ste 1 Bracebridge, ON Canada P1L 1S4 |
| Mailing Address | 29 Manitoba St Ste 1 Bracebridge Canada P1L 1S4 |