Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Volunteer Telephone Counselors help both parents and teens who are in crisis. Counselors provide callers with crisis intervention, telephone counseling, information and referrals. Sometimes callers are just looking for someone who will listen to their story.

Counselors talk with people from across the state of Texas, from all walks of life. You must be willing to discuss and wide range of topics with out appearing shocked or judgmental to be a successful counselor.

Telephone volunteers receive classroom training over 3 sessions and they observe Hotline calls for 12 hours before being certified to take calls. Telephone volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Texas Runaway Hotline

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Families / Parents We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Children & Youth Substance Abuse Domestic Violence Teen Pregnancy Sexual Assault We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy Counseling / Information Support

Contact Person: Ward Kirkpatrick, Volunteer Coordinator, (512) 929-6877, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

PO Box 149030, Mail Code Y-987 Austin, TX 78714

Directions:

Because location is confidential for security reasons directions and map will be provided to applicants at the time of their first interview.   Nearest Bus Stop: Walnut Crk/Koenig Stop 339, 2 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.capmetro.org/riding/trip_info.asp

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