Victim Services of Middlesex-London (Volunteer Crisis Responder)

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Training or orientation required

Volunteer Crisis Responders provide immediate emotional support, practical assistance to those impacted by crime or tragic circumstance. You will respond to requests by Police and other Emergency Services within London and Middlesex County. Most common requests occur after Sudden death, Domestic Violence or House fires. Always work in teams of 2. Training included 40 hours online training courses (23 modules) completed at your own pace over late December/January and 30 hours in-person training (7 training days on some Thursday evening (6:30 pm) and 2 full day Saturdays in February and March). Training is completed  by March 30, 2023. Once trained, volunteer schedule their own on-call time (36 hours a month). Great experience if wish to get into a career in Policing or other Emergency Services field. If interested fill out an application on our website: https://vsmiddlesex.org/get-involved/volunteer-crisis-responder/