Volunteer
Upcoming Training
Please note that attendance at all training classes is essential, and make-up classes for absences are very difficult to arrange. Speak with your Program Coordinator before the onset of training if you believe you might have to miss any of the sessions.
Some volunteer training programs are offered on an ongoing basis, however, the majority of training is scheduled four times a year. You may click on a specific training session for access to the class schedule dates and more specific information.
Winter 2012 Training Schedule
Saturday, January 21st - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
All Programs: Crisis Theory and Core Conditions of Counseling
Monday, January 23rd - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Overview of Sexual Assault and Legal Issues
Tuesday, January 24th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Stages in the Helping Process
Saturday, January 28th 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link: Stages in the Helping Process,
Directive vs. Non-Directive Intervention
Program Issues
Monday, January 30th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Medical Issues - SANE Tour
Tuesday, January 31st - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Directive vs. Non-Directive Intervention
Saturday, February 6th - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link
Monday, January 30th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Working with Survivors and Family/Friends
Tuesday, January 31st - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line/ Kids' Help Line/Teen Link: Program Issues
TBA
All Programs: Sit-in or Shadow Shift
Spring 2012 Training
Saturday, April 21st - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
All Programs: Crisis Theory and Core Conditions of Counseling
Monday, April 23rd - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Overview of Sexual Assault and Legal Issues
Tuesday, April 24th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Stages in the Helping Process
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link
Monday, April 30th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Medical Issues - SANE Tour
Tuesday, May 1st - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Directive vs. Non-Directive Intervention
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link
Saturday, May 5th - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link
Monday, May 7th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Working with Survivors and Family/Friends
Tuesday, May 8th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line/ Kids' Help Line/Teen Link: Program Issues
TBA
All Programs: Sit-in or Shadow Shift
Summer 2012 Training
Saturday, July 21st - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
All Programs: Crisis Theory and Core Conditions of Counseling
Monday, July 23rd - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Overview of Sexual Assault and Legal Issues
Tuesday, July 24th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Stages in the Helping Process
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link
Monday, July 30th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Medical Issues - SANE Tour
Tuesday, July 31st - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Directive vs. Non-Directive Intervention
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link
Saturday, August 4th - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link
Monday, August 6th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Working with Survivors and Family/Friends
Tuesday, August 7th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line/ Kids' Help Line/Teen Link: Program Issues
TBA
All Programs: Sit-in or Shadow Shift
Fall 2012 Training
Saturday, October 13th - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
All Programs: Crisis Theory and Core Conditions of Counseling
Monday, October 15th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Overview of Sexual Assault and Legal Issues
Tuesday, October 16th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Stages in the Helping Process
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link
Monday, October 22nd - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Medical Issues - SANE Tour
Tuesday, October 23rd - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Directive vs. Non-Directive Intervention
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link
Saturday, October 27th - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line: Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Kids' Help Line/Teen Link
Monday, October 29th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Rape Response: Working with Survivors and Family/Friends
Tuesday, October 30th - 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Crisis and Suicide Line/ Kids' Help Line/Teen Link: Program Issues
TBA
All Programs: Sit-in or Shadow Shift
Attendance is important at all classes. Make-up classes for absences are very difficult to arrange. Please speak with your Program Coordinator before the onset of training if you believe you might have to miss any sessions.
Following training, volunteers are encouraged to seek continuing education to maintain skills. The Crisis Center offers numerous in-services throughout the year.
*On Saturdays, breakfast snacks will be provided with lunch on your own. Free coffee is always available and there are soft drink and snack machines.
Donate
Make a difference in someone’s life by donating to the Crisis Center. To learn more about donation options click the button below.
Volunteer
Are you looking for a special opportunity to know that you can make a real difference in the lives of individuals? To assist individuals at a time when they may be feeling desperate, frustrated and fearful? If this opportunity appeals to you, click the button below to find out more about becoming a Crisis Center volunteer.
