Crisis Line Volunteer

Organization

Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre Sarnia-Lambton

Description

Mature women who are good listeners to provide emotional support and will accompany victims of sexual assault to the hospital.

Start Date

September 2010

Days Needed

Two days per month

Minimum Age

18

Training Required

Comprehensive training program starting in the spring of 2009.

Training Provided

Yes offered at the Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre.
Information Session on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Training to run April 14 - May 12, 2010. Call 519-337-3154 for more information.

Skills Required

Mature, reliable women who are good listeners.

Activities

Responding to crisis calls. Crisis lines are answered after office hours and on weekends by trained volunteers who carry pagers.

Population Served

Survivors of sexual assault female and male

Additional Information

If interested call the centre and we will add your name to our volunteer training list.

Location Details

189 Wellington St., unit #3
Sarnia, Ontario N7T 1G6

Travel Directions

South east corner of Wellington and Vidal Streets.

Contact Information

Contact Person: Christy Primmer
Position: Volunteer Trainer
Email: christy@sexualassaultsarnia.on.ca
Website: www.sexualassaultsarnia.on.ca
Day Phone: 519-337-3154
Fax: 519-337-0819

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