Requirements for Volunteering

• You must be 18 years of age or older
• You must be willing to submit a police criminal record check. The potential volunteer must not have a criminal record
• Attend bi-monthly volunteer meetings
• Commit to a minimum of one year of volunteer activity
• Be willing to sign up for a minimum of three shifts per month
• Crisis response volunteers must have use of a car and possess a valid driver's license with sufficient auto insurance
• Should your application be approved, Victim Services is unable to provide a written letter of reference until you have volunteered for one year

What Do Crisis Support Volunteers Do?

The role of the crisis support volunteer is to respond to a crisis situation and provide:

• Emotional support and a listening ear to those involved
• Reassurance and comfort
• Information about court and the criminal justice system
• Information on services available in the community for follow-up  and longer term support
• Practical assistance

All training is provided. Volunteer training is mandated by the Ministry of the Attorney General and consists of a minimum of 40 hours. Training normally takes place in the spring of each year.

This is a very flexible volunteer opportunity, with shifts available days, evenings and weekends. Our shifts consist of 8am-5pm and 5pm-8am, 7 days per week.