Volunteer with the Community Engagement Program!

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Want to connect with youth and help prevent crises? Become a volunteer presenter!

Volunteer presenters facilitate workshops in Richmond high schools on the following topics:

Suicide Awareness
Stress Management
Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention (T.R.A.P.)
Stress Management and Suicide Awareness for ESL classes
Employment Law
How to Listen/How to Help

Training is provided and volunteers gain:

Presentation and Facilitation Skills
Classroom Management Skills
Effective Communication Skills
Information about Adolescent Development, Youth Depression and Suicide, Teen Relationship Dynamics and Stress Management and Coping
Awareness of Community Resources
Valuable experience in Public Speaking

Volunteers create a safe learning environment and an understanding of warning signs and risk factors of suicide, depression, stress and/or unhealthy relationships. Volunteers also role-model effective, empathic communication and create awareness of effective stress management skills and community resources.

Minimum Volunteer Requirements:

19 years of age and older (exceptions made for T.R.A.P. program)
Good command of spoken English
Non-judgmental
Willing to learn
Interested in and open to working with youth
Deliver a minimum of one presentation every two-week period for one school year
Must be available during school hours, week days from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

For additional information:

Volunteer Application Process
Volunteer Application Form (doc)
Full Training Schedule (pdf) (Attendance at all sessions is required)
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions or need more information?
Call 604-270-4435 ext 5 or email us at volunteer@chimocrisis.com.