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Volunteer

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Volunteers are the lifeline of our service. Our volunteers make a tremendous difference in the lives of those in our community who are lonely, in crisis, or experiencing emotional stress. ​​

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Before applying, please read the information on this page in order to decide if this is the right time for you to volunteer (see application link below).

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Things to Consider Before Applying:

  • Due to the nature of volunteering with a Distress Centre, if you are currently experiencing emotional difficulties or trauma this may not be the best time for you to volunteer in this position. It is important to evaluate your own mental well-being and consider the impact this type of work may have on your mental and emotional state.

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  • We are not a peer-to-peer support agency, which means that we are not able to share our own personal experiences or opinions with clients who use our services.

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  • We rely on our volunteers to complete the hours they commit to in order to provide full coverage for our programs. Please consider carefully if you have the time to attend all 7 training sessions, and volunteer 12 hours a month for at least 1 year. 

Other Considerations

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Training Dates

We hold 6 - 7 training sessions throughout the year, with extra sessions added as needed. Classes are once a week for 7 weeks from 7-10pm (unless otherwise specified). All sessions are held online via Zoom. We are currently accepting applications for our Summer/Fall 2025 training sessions.

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Upcoming Training Sessions​​​​

  • Tuesday, July 8th to Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, 7-10pm (Waitlist Only)

  • Wednesday, September 10th to Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, 7-10pm

  • Tuesday, October 14th to Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, 7-10pm

 

Volunteer Information Meetings

Prior to being assigned to a training session, we ask that you attend a Volunteer Information Meeting to learn more about the volunteer role. All Volunteer Information Meetings are held via Zoom - only those whose applications have been accepted will receive a link.

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Upcoming Volunteer Information Meetings​​​​​

  • Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, 7-8pm

  • Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, 7-8pm

 

For more information please email applications@dchalton.ca  

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