Are you looking for a long-term service opportunity? Become a remote volunteer Crisis Counselor for The Trevor Project! The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Volunteers can either register to be a Crisis Counselor through digital messaging or telephone. Digital Messaging Crisis Counselors are trained to answer chat messages or texts online from young people who are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide. Throughout training, volunteers will learn about gender identity, suicidology, risk factors for LGBTQ young people, and Trevor’s Crisis Support Model to prepare them to speak with youth in crisis. Telephone Crisis Counselors are trained to answer calls on our 24/7 Lifeline from young people who are feeling suicidal or need a safe, non-judgmental place to talk.
Step #1
Visit the Trevor Project’s website to learn more about their mission and volunteer opportunities. Volunteers can register to be crisis counselors via either digital messaging or telephone.
Step #2
Register and submit an application. Create an account and take about 20-30 minutes to complete The Trevor Project's online volunteer application.
Step #3
Wait to hear from the Volunteer Recruitment Team. A recruiter from The Trevor Project will follow up with you regarding the potential next steps.
Step #4
Complete a background check. Upon acceptance to training, volunteers are required to complete a mandatory background check.
Step #5
Complete volunteer training. The Trevor Project team will support volunteers through required virtual volunteer training.
Reminder!
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