Telephone Crisis Supporter Training – Bathurst

Why volunteer?

Training to become a volunteer Crisis Supporter is a rewarding experience and provides benefits including:

• Personal and professional growth and development
• Enhanced self awareness
• Giving back to your community
• Obtaining a nationally recognised qualification

Who can volunteer?

Lifeline is looking for people with:

• The ability to express empathy and respect for others; and
• A strong sense of self and self-awareness

And prepared to:

• Undergo a police check
• Undertake comprehensive training
• Fulfill regular shifts
• Work within the vision and values of Lifeline; and
• Make a commitment to volunteer with Lifeline

What’s involved?

Training to become an accredited Lifeline Telephone Crisis Supporter includes:

• Paying a contribution to the cost of training
• Undertaking the National Crisis Supporter Training – delivered in a combination of e-learning and face-to-face modes
• Being invited to complete a Student Placement
• Being invited to complete 56 hours as a Probationary Volunteer , and
• Participating in regular supervision and ongoing professional development