Volunteer Emergency Crisis Responder

Time Commitment: 
Long-Term (6+ months)
Deadline to Apply: 
Friday, February 16, 2024
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Volunteer Crisis Responders provide immediate emotional support, practical assistance to those impacted by crime or tragic circumstance. You will respond to requests by Police and other Emergency Services within London and Middlesex County. Most common requests occur after Sudden death, Domestic Violence or House fires. Deployed in pairs.

Training included 40 hours online training courses (23 modules) completed at your own pace over late December until late February and 30 hours in-person training at London Police Station (7 training days - 5 Thursday evenings (6:30 pm) and 2 full day Saturdays (March 2, March 30). Training is completed by April 4, 2024. 

Once trained, volunteer schedule their own on-call time (36 hours a month).

Great experience if wish to get into a career in Policing or another Emergency Services field.

If interested fill out an application on our website:

https://vsmiddlesex.org/get-involved/volunteer-crisis-responder/

 

Required Qualifications/Training: 
Access to a vehicle
18+ years old with a valid driver's license
Vulnerable Sector Check
Willing to travel throughout Middlesex County (i.e. Strathroy, Lucan, London, Munsee)
Skills Preferred: 
Compassion, Empathy, Community Awareness/knowledge
Advanced Language Skills
Active Listening

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