Volunteer
Once we receive your application, the application process begins, starting with an interview, three reference checks, roughly 40 hours of training, and a police vulnerable sector screening. Given the nature of the service we provide, we ask that volunteers make a one-year commitment to the program. Volunteers commit to shifts of 8 hours per shift and are on-call to be available to assist police and emergency services on scene or over the telephone to support clients. The shifts run 24/7, and volunteers pick shifts to accommodate their schedules. When called out to support a client, you will always go with a volunteer partner and have access to staff on call who coordinates the call. Volunteers are also asked to commit to attending a monthly volunteer meeting. As a volunteer, you will also be provided opportunities for ongoing training, social events and other volunteer positions as they become available.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your interest in Victim Services. We look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements & Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older.
- Willing to submit a negative Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Attend monthly volunteer meetings.
- Commit to a minimum of one year of volunteer activity.
- Be willing to sign up for three-eight-hour shifts per month, with coverage focused on afternoon, midnight, and weekend shifts.
- Cell phone required.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all issues surrounding calls for service to clients and information shared in volunteer training.
- Mature and responsible
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations
- Suitability to provide sensitive, emotionally safe and effective service to clients on behalf of Victim Services.
- Complete minimum standards training and evaluation.
- Ability to work as part of a crisis team.
- Be physically able to stand for long periods, must be able to walk up and down and through ditches, walk long country laneways, climb a large number of stairs to get to apartments, etc. These are just some examples.
- Must have access to a safe and reliable vehicle with a minimum of 1 million liability insurance.
Donate Now
Anyone can be a victim. All donations to Victim Services Huron Perth directly support the victims and volunteers within our community. Donations of all amounts are appreciated.
