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 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 help man the hotline. Interested? Read on! |
Minimum requirements to volunteer:
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Responsibilities of a volunteer helpline responder:
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2021 Schedules: 5 wks, M-W-F (5 to 8:30pm)
1st batch: Feb 22 to Mar 26 2nd batch: May 24 to Jun 26 3rd batch: Aug 9 to Sep 10 4th batch: Nov 8 to Dec 10 (Register now. Limited slots only.) |
- Training classes are offered online via a video conferencing platform. Confirmed participants will be sent the log in credentials.
- 10 modules, 5 role plays, with short breaks each session. All volunteers are required to complete all 10 modules and 5 role plays to finish the program. |
Each session comprises:
- Online lecture & discussion via video conferencing - Supervised role play practice - Assessments & feedback based on quality checklist - Practice assignments |
Participant Evaluation:
30% Post-lecture Tests 30% Role play assessments 20% Final Exam (written) 20% Final Exam (role play) |
Option 1: FULL PAY
Php 8,000 (w/ Installment option) - Required 96hrs practicum to be completed w/in 6mos, - Required to attend at least 4 monthly virtual peer meetings. Total of 96 volunteer hours. |
Option 2: PARTIAL SUBSIDY
Php 4,000 (w/ Installment option) - Required 96hrs practicum to be completed w/in 6mos, - Required to attend at least 4 monthly virtual peer meetings. Additional 64hrs of service in other programs in exchange of subsidy provided. Total of 160 volunteer hours. |
Option 3: FULL SUBSIDY
Get trained for FREE - Required 96hrs practicum to be completed w/in 6mos, - Required to attend at least 4 monthly virtual peer meetings. Additional 128hrs of service in other programs in exchange of subsidy provided. Total of 224 volunteer hours. |