Volunteering for Crisis Centre of BC

Provided by Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre)

The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre) is a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to helping people help themselves and others deal with crisis.
Each year the Crisis Centre delivers workshops to approximately 10,000 people on suicide intervention and prevention. We handle between 35,000 to 40,000 chats and calls per year from people who are in crisis. All of this is not possible without support from administration, technology and fundraising.Applications are made online. Some programs have age or location requirements. Visit the website for further details. Once you have applied to volunteer, we will match your interest, availability and skillset with available positions. Letters of reference will be provided after 100-200 hours of volunteer work, depending on the program.

Administration & Technology: Provides strategic and operational support in the areas of storytelling, brand recognition, print and digital engagement, fund development, donor relations, and grant writing. Interested volunteers in Administration and Technology have to submit an application.

Volunteer Crisis Services Responder: Volunteers are trained to provide non-judgmental listening, support and intervention over the telephone and through SMS. Interested volunteers have to submit an application and undergo training (paid for by the volunteer).

Youth Educators: Volunteer Youth Educators facilitate wellness workshops for teens, attend youth conferences and events, and support community training. Workshops are generally offered to youth in high school classroom settings. Interested volunteers have to attend an information session, submit an application, and undergo training (paid for by the volunteer).

Communications and Development Team: Provides strategic and operational support in the areas of storytelling, brand recognition, print and digital engagement, fund development, donor relations, and grant writing.

604-872-1811

Public email: info@crisiscentre.bc.ca

Website: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/volunteer/

Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC - 763 East Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5T 1X8

Service is available in English and French.

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre):

Availability

Service area: Province-wide

Ways to Access
  • Provided by phone
  • Provided in a group in-person
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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