Recruitment
Volunteer Training
Why Not Join a Lifeline Volunteer Training Course to become a Telephone Counsellor. Make new friends, have fun, and become a volunteer with Lifeline Hobart.
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BASIC TRAINING FOR 22 sessions / 18 WEEKS - Stage 1, Course 1 / 2009
- Information Sessions on 3rd & 4th February, 2009 (Tuesday & Wednesday nights) from 6.00 - 9.30pm.
- Course starts 11th February 2009 (Wednesday night) 6.00 - 9.30pm.
- Course finishes 6th June, 2009.
- Telephone Lifeline (6224 3450) before the end of January 2009 to register.
BASIC TRAINING FOR 22 sessions / 18 WEEKS - Stage 1, Course 2 / 2009
- Information Sessions on 6th & 7th July, 2009 (Monday & Tuesday nights) from 6.00 - 9.30pm.
- Course starts 15th July, 2009 (Wednesday night) 6.00 - 9.30pm.
- Course finishes 7th November, 2009.
- Telephone Lifeline (6224 3450) before the end of June 2009 to register.
The course covers:
- Communication Skills
- Self Awareness & Personal Growth
- Suicide Intervention Model
- Community Issues
Information and Registration Sessions are at the beginning of each course.
Who is Lifeline looking for?
People from all walks of life who are prepared to:
- undertake training
- fulfil shifts on a regular basis (usually fortnightly)
- work within the vision and values of Lifeline
- make a committment to work with Lifeline.
Once you are an accredited Telephone Counsellor you will have the opportunity to be assessed, to gain a Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling Skills - see Business Services page.
And there's more -
- practical counselling skills
- personal growth and development
- improved communication and relationship skills
- enhanced self awareness
- giving back to your community
- increased ability to support family, friends and colleagues
- belonging to the Lifeline community
- ongoing support in your work with Lifeline.
To become involved, please telephone:
Lifeline Hobart Office on (03) 6224 3450
or email attention: Training and Education Manager: info.south@lifelinetasmania.com.au