Volunteer for one of our programs!
Crisis Line needs volunteers to provide phone
support for people dealing with issues including
fear, loneliness, domestic violence, mental illness,
sexual assault and suicide.
Ways to volunteer
(click on link to view job description):
Crisis Line Volunteer
Crisis Line Internship
Crisis Line and Teen Talk volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Since Crisis Line and Teen Talk are 24 hour
hotlines, volunteers can choose their schedules. Volunteers are asked to take 6 three hour shifts a month for
a total of 18 hours per month. Volunteers for Crisis Line and Teen Talk provide telephone reassurance, crisis
intervention, and referrals to anyone who needs help or assistance.
Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP)
SARP Internship
SARP volunteers must be 18 years of age. Volunteers for SARP serve two purposes. They man the SARP 24
hour hotline to provide telephone reassurance and support to survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse,
sexual harassment, and relationship violence. Volunteers also serve as a SARP companion. After someone is
sexually assaulted, the survivor is often taken to the hospital for a medical check up and forensic evidence
collection. A SARP companion serves as an advocate and support by meeting a survivor of sexual violence at
the hospital, assisting with crisis intervention, and helping the survivor understand his/her medical and legal
options. This immediate support can make a huge difference in the recovery of a survivor. SARP volunteer
are asked to take 3 twelve-hour shifts on call per month.
Telecare Volunteer
Telecare Volunteers must be 18 years of age. Telecare volunteers are usually assigned one morning a week to
call participants in the Telecare program. The purpose of these calls is to check on the physical and emotional
well being of the participants, and to help them feel secure in their independence.
PowerGirls Day Camp Volunteer
PowerGirls is a Day Camp conducted by Crisis Line of Central Virginia and Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline
Council. 2010 was the fifth year the camp is held. Camp is offered to rising 3rd through 8th graders, and the
camp is limited to 125 girls. In addition to traditional camp activities such as archery and hiking, girls
participate in self-esteem building workshops. They learn the basics of relationships, communication, personal
safety, etc. The camp has a staff of approximately 20 adults and 10 teens, most of whom are volunteers.
Chatterline
Chatterline volunteers must be 14 years old, and will volunteer from 3:00-6:00pm one weekday per week (12-6
during the summer). Chatterline volunteers provide a listening ear to elementary school children who have a
problem, need homework help, or just need to talk.
Why volunteer??
Volunteering helps you…
How to volunteer:
Crisis Line needs volunteers to provide phone
support for people dealing with issues including
fear, loneliness, domestic violence, mental illness,
sexual assault and suicide.
Ways to volunteer
(click on link to view job description):
Crisis Line Volunteer
Crisis Line Internship
Crisis Line and Teen Talk volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Since Crisis Line and Teen Talk are 24 hour
hotlines, volunteers can choose their schedules. Volunteers are asked to take 6 three hour shifts a month for
a total of 18 hours per month. Volunteers for Crisis Line and Teen Talk provide telephone reassurance, crisis
intervention, and referrals to anyone who needs help or assistance.
Sexual Assault Response Program (SARP)
SARP Internship
SARP volunteers must be 18 years of age. Volunteers for SARP serve two purposes. They man the SARP 24
hour hotline to provide telephone reassurance and support to survivors of sexual assault, sexual abuse,
sexual harassment, and relationship violence. Volunteers also serve as a SARP companion. After someone is
sexually assaulted, the survivor is often taken to the hospital for a medical check up and forensic evidence
collection. A SARP companion serves as an advocate and support by meeting a survivor of sexual violence at
the hospital, assisting with crisis intervention, and helping the survivor understand his/her medical and legal
options. This immediate support can make a huge difference in the recovery of a survivor. SARP volunteer
are asked to take 3 twelve-hour shifts on call per month.
Telecare Volunteer
Telecare Volunteers must be 18 years of age. Telecare volunteers are usually assigned one morning a week to
call participants in the Telecare program. The purpose of these calls is to check on the physical and emotional
well being of the participants, and to help them feel secure in their independence.
PowerGirls Day Camp Volunteer
PowerGirls is a Day Camp conducted by Crisis Line of Central Virginia and Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline
Council. 2010 was the fifth year the camp is held. Camp is offered to rising 3rd through 8th graders, and the
camp is limited to 125 girls. In addition to traditional camp activities such as archery and hiking, girls
participate in self-esteem building workshops. They learn the basics of relationships, communication, personal
safety, etc. The camp has a staff of approximately 20 adults and 10 teens, most of whom are volunteers.
Chatterline
Chatterline volunteers must be 14 years old, and will volunteer from 3:00-6:00pm one weekday per week (12-6
during the summer). Chatterline volunteers provide a listening ear to elementary school children who have a
problem, need homework help, or just need to talk.
Why volunteer??
Volunteering helps you…
- Develop and grow personally
- Cultivate new interests
- Obtain recommendations and references
- Increase your self-esteem and confidence
- Improve your communication, listening, and organizational skills
- Explore career options
- Show future employers that you are a responsible person that cares about the community
- Meet new people who also care about others!
- Understand diverse populations
- Receive specialized training on suicide, sexual violence, intervention techniques and more!
- YOU can make a difference in the lives of others!
How to volunteer:
- Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 947-5921 or crisis@crisislineofcentralvirginia.org
- Fill Out An Application
- (CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT APPLICATION ONLINE)
(CLICK HERE TO PRINT OUT AND MAIL IN AN APPLICATION)
- Complete Criminal Background Check Form
- Attend training specialized to the program for which you will volunteer.
Crisis Line is dedicated to providing assistance and crisis intervention. We will support, refer, assist in prevention, provide educational services to individuals seeking community information or help for their own or their family's emotional, physical, and mental well being. |
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| Click here to submit an application online. Click here for a printable version. |
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