Volunteer
Crisisline Role Players Office Training Application FAQs
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Crisisline Volunteers
In order to operate nonstop, the
Crisisline needs about 70 counselors. After comprehensive training, counselors
devote 15 hours a month (3 five-hour shifts) for a year responding to the
Crisisline, participate in monthly in-service training, and receive regular
supervision and support.
The 24-hour Crisisline schedule enables
people with a variety of personal and work schedules to participate.
Crisisline Counselors learn
- how to help people during times of crisis
- how to listen and respond effectively in all areas of life
- how to prevent suicide and other violent behavior
- how loss and trauma affect people
- how mental illness impacts life
- about other problems of living and how to help people manage them
- about community resources for the wide variety of
- human needs
- how to manage their own stress
Crisisline Counselors gain
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skills and knowledge which
improve interactions with partners, children, colleagues, students, friends,
etc.
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meaning which builds
confidence, competence, and joy in living.
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experience which strengthens resumes and applications. Students,
people entering the work force, and those contemplating a career change
find that SPCS volunteer work is esteemed by graduate schools and
employers.
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membership in a diverse group of dedicated and dynamic people.
- meaning which builds confidence, competence, and joy in living.
Minimum Qualifications to train to be a
Crisisline Counselor
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Maturity (typically 20 years old to 100 years old)
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Ability to listen with compassion and open-mindedness
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Ability to learn the SPCS crisis counseling model
- Ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers
Training programs for volunteer Crisisline
counselors are held four times a year (April 2007, July 2007, Sept 2007, Jan 2008). Please call the Crisisline Coordinators
at (607) 272-1505 to find out which training session will work for you.
Training Application .pdf
*Completion of the training classes does not guarantee a spot as a counselor.
Role Players
The SPCS Role Players is an educational role
playing ensemble whose purpose is to address mental health and life issues,
teach about communication skills, and facilitate problems solving as they
relate to each unique audience.
The role players are a caring, trained group of
volunteers who come from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Players from middle school age to senior
citizens contribute their time, role playing skills, and interest in the issues
to the community audiences. New players
receive training.
Please call us at 607-272-1505 to find out how you can become a Role Player!
Office Volunteers
SPCS welcomes office volunteers to help with various administrative duties
and projects. Office volunteers can assist with annual reports, website,
newsletters, mailings and database management. Please contact Maureen
at 272-1505 if you are interested in helping our SPCS staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crisisline
Q: I’d like to volunteer as a counselor, but I have
no experience and feel frightened by so much responsibility. Do I need to know
how to counsel?
A: We provide a comprehensive training
program, on-going supervision and in-service training so that you will be fully
prepared. If you are a good listener and have an open heart and mind, we can
provide you with the necessary skills.
Role Players
Q:
Who are the Role Players and what do they do?
A: A group of trained volunteers
(ages teen - senior citizen) who present scenarios that depict tough situations
and issues that are relevant to audience members, followed by interaction with
the audience.
Q:
I might like to become a Role Player. Do I need to have acting experience?
A: No, we will train you. You need
to have an interest in helping people and in acting.
Q: What situations are enacted?
A: The players are available to address any social or
interpersonal issues or conflicts. Some of
these issues might be family conflicts, personal, professional, or school
stress, sexuality concerns, peer pressure, loneliness, rejection, aging, or
substance abuse.
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