Become A Volunteer!
Volunteers are an important part of the Distress Centres of Toronto. Every year, volunteers contribute more than 100,000 hours in our 24 hour Distress and Crisis lines, providing immediate access to help and support.
Under the supervision of professional staff, all volunteers go through screening and training prior to taking distress calls or working with survivors. Volunteers also receive ongoing professional support and in service sessions. Experienced volunteers learn many life and communication skills which enable them to function more effectively in other aspects of their lives.
What some of the volunteers say about the Distress Centre experience:
"I feel I have given something back to the community."
"I've improved my communication skills - it's helped me at work."
"I know what it's like to go through tough times- and now I have something to offer others."
"Helping others makes me feel good about myself."
If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your own and someone else's life, if you welcome a challenge and if you can spare the equivalent of about 16 hours or 4 shifts per month, consider exploring the opportunities open at the Distress Centres of Toronto. Please telephone us:
| Distress Centre Central | 416-598-0166 |
| Distress Centre North | 416-486-3180 |
| Distress Centre Scarborough | 416-439-0744 |
| Survivor Support Programme | 416-595-1716 |
An application/information package will be mailed to you and you can call us to arrange a personal interview.
We offer training at each of our three locations.
