Crisis Line is a free service offered by In Touch Community Services,
a non-profit, non-governmental organisation geared towards improving the mental health of our community. Every day, Crisis Line responds to stress-related issues by giving free and confidential helpline support, community information, and referral services to those in need. Our professionally trained helpline responders are made up of multicultural volunteers who have gone through a comprehensive training program that helps them give callers the specific help they need. We hold yearly volunteer trainings and are on the lookout for volunteers to tend to the hotline. Interested? Read on! |
Minimum requirements to volunteer:
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Responsibilities of a volunteer helpline responder:
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Each session comprises:
- Advanced self-study on participant textbook - 10-item pre-lecture comprehension test - Classroom discussion/review - Role play application - Assessment & feedback based on quality checklist. |
Participant Evaluation:
20% Comprehension Assessment 50% Role play assessment checklist 30% Final Exams (written & oral) |
Option 1: FULL PAY
Php 8,000 (w/ Installment option) Required 96-hrs practicum to be completed w/in 8mos, Required to attend 6 monthly peer meetings (for quality & care) |
Option 2: PARTIAL SUBSIDY
Php 4,000 (w/ Installment option) Required 96hrs practicum + 64hrs service in exchange of subsidy 160-hrs total to be completed w/in 12mos, Required to attend 10 monthly peer meetings (for quality & care) |
Option 3: FULL SUBSIDY
Get trained for FREE Required 96hrs practicum + 128hrs service in exchange of subsidy 224-hrs total to be completed w/in 18mos, Required to attend 16 monthly peer meetings (for quality & care) |