How Can I Help?
VOLUNTEER FOR LIFELINE BALLARAT
We can't do it without you. Together we can make a difference.
Last year Lifeline Ballarat made a difference to 11,105 callers from our community.
To keep our 24 hour 7 day per week service going we need the support of caring and committed volunteer telephone counsellors.
An information night is planned for the 23rd July 2009 at 103 Lydiard Street South Ballarat at 7.30pm Call the Lifeline office for further information on 5332 1009.
Could you be a Volunteer Telephone Counsellor for Lifeline?
We offer:
- A journey of self discovery and development
- A training course of 60 hours of theory and practice plus a supervised probationary period
- The opportunity to participate in a unique form of community service
- Ongoing supervision and support within a community of friendly, committed people.
We ask:
- A contribution of $290 toward the cost of the training program
- An ongoing commitment of 12 hours per month for a minimum of two years from the date of accreditation as a Telephone Counsellor
We asked our current counsellors what they liked best about volunteering for Lifeline. Here's the top five responses:
- Job satisfaction, making a difference, helping people, filling a need
- Belonging, the team, friendships, people at Lifeline
- Caller interaction and appreciation
- Relaxed, safe, caring environment
- Improving skills and self development
For more information about our service or to express interest in applying to become a Lifeline Counsellor ring our friendly staff during business hours on 5332 1009.
To download the application form for Telephone Counsellor click here. To read the dates for the training course click here. To apply for financial assistance in the form of a Scholarship click here
Non-Counselling Volunteers are also welcome as Friends of Lifeline and may assist with administration, publicity, fundraising, gardening, catering and general support of the service. Ring 5332 1009 during business hours to discuss this further if you think you might be interested.
The Lifeline Shops in Sheppard Street and at Lydiard Street Ballarat are always on the lookout for new volunteers. Phone 5331 2908 for more information on how to become a Lifeline Shop Volunteer.