Long Island Crisis Center, the 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline, is currently recruiting volunteers to participate in its upcoming Counselor Assistant Training Program.
Recognizing the valuable life skills and life experiences that today’s baby boomers (that are nearing retirement or are already retired) have acquired, the crisis center is seeking those that now have the time to volunteer and become lifesaving partners with the center. No counseling experience is necessary and the hours are flexible (around-the-clock) to accommodate the individual needs of volunteers.
The free, comprehensive orientation training program takes place over three three-hour sessions at the crisis center’s office in Bellmore. July’s training will be held on three successive Thursday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. on July 9, 16 and 23. August’s training will be held on three successive Wednesday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. on August 5, 12 and 19.
Completion of the Counselor Assistant Training is a prerequisite for the Crisis Center’s Counselor Training, which begins in September.
Location: 2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore. For more information, visit LongIslandCrisisCenter.org and click on “Volunteer;” then call 516-826-0244 to schedule an interview.
