Certified Listeners - Emotional Support Chat Volunteer

Certified Listeners - Emotional Support Chat Volunteer

12 hours/monthly

3 months

Why Join the Certified Listeners Society? We are a not-for-profit organization based in Ontario, Canada built by a community of people dedicated to providing early-stage emotional support to anyone who needs it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are not a crisis helpline. We believe that by serving the masses to navigate the challenges of our lives, with early-stage and real-time Emotional Support interventions, we can help individuals make better mental health lifestyle choices to live better, happier, healthier lives. Visit our website to find out more about us: https://certifiedlisteners.org/

Job Overview

The Emotional Chat Volunteer, also known as a Certified Listener, will be providing emotional support on the online chat platform and support to chatters who are in distress. As a Certified Listener, you are not a therapist and do not provide crisis intervention or addiction counselling. Proper training will be provided before taking support chats, and this is an opportunity to gain more life skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Providing immediate and confidential support according to agency procedures and policies.
2. Providing early-stage and real-time interventions to callers.
3. Completing weekly shifts and reporting to the Certified Listener coordinator.
4. Collaborating with other volunteers and staff in a respectful and professional manner.
5. Building relationships and having conversations through empathy on the online platform.
6. Ongoing training, development, and support from the team.

What will you NOT be doing

1. Acting as a therapist or holding yourself out to be one.
2. Providing mental health support or services.
3. Telling people what to do or how they should live their lives.
4. Providing crisis intervention or addiction counselling.

Qualifications and Skills

1. Excellent communication skills and computer literate.
2. Proficiency in English, specifically written.
3. Capacity to remain calm and collected in challenging situations.
4. Non-judgemental and accepting of the various values and beliefs of others.
5. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
6. Access to reliable internet connectivity and a private workspace from home.
7. Adherence to Certified Listeners Society policies, procedures, and online chat guidelines.

Requirements

1. 18+ Years Old.
2. Must have residency in Canada or the USA (e.g. Canadian citizenship, PR, work permit, work visa).
3. Two references (professional, academic, or volunteer-related).
4. Police reference check, including vulnerable sector screening.
5. Successful completion of all comprehensive Core Competencies training programs, quizzes, and screening process.
6. Reliable in fulfilling weekly shift commitments.
7. Able to comply with Certified Listeners Society policies and procedures and our Code of Ethics.
8. Maintain a confidential workplace as well as confidentiality about your work.
9. Sign and comply with our Volunteer Non-Disclosure Agreement.
10. Participate in ongoing training and work relation development opportunities.

How To Apply

Start applying today by creating an account on: https://certifiedlisteners.org/application/

If you have any questions regarding the application, please reach out to: volunteer@certifiedlisteners.org

Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

1. Flexible scheduling.
2. Work from home.
3. Gain community service hours.
4. Hours could be used to fill academic requirements.
5. Reference Letter outlining your commitment at Certified Listeners.