We are committed to providing a listening ear to the County of Simcoe and Beyond! We also provide Suicide Awareness training to create safer, and more supportive communities for everyone.
Here are some ways you can get involved in our Telecare Team:
Are you a good listener? We provide each of our volunteers extensive training on a variety of topics surrounding isolation, grief, loneliness, mental health/addictions, and common population groups who access our services. We also provide each volunteer free SafeTALK certification training, which makes a great resume enhancer, while providing vital skills to identify when callers may be considering suicide.
We currently request that all Call Room volunteers attend a blend of in-person and online training in Orillia, Ontario, and are available for in-person shifts in our Call Room. In the future, there may be more opportunities to volunteer remotely.
Call Room Volunteers are encouraged to commit to one 4-hr shift each week or every other week. We also offer 8-hour night shifts, which is great experience for individuals considering crisis counseling experience.
2. Join our Fundraising Team
Fundraising is vital for charitable non-profits! In today’s economic climate, the majority of grants and available funding sources do not include organization staffing or operational costs. We want to take care of our staff well, so they can – in turn – take care of our volunteers and communities!
Our Fundraising Team will meet regularly to brainstorm, discuss, and initate auctions, special events, corporate/business partnerships, in-kind donations, and community presentations.
We are currently seeking Board Members with previous non-profit, fundraising, legal, or accounting experience. We have a diverse Board of Directors, including individuals and past volunteers with different employment and lived experience. Our Board meets one evening a month by Zoom.
Access our Volunteer Application HERE
