Childline Volunteer Counsellor
About organisation / project
Our trained volunteer counsellors listen and respond to young people who have got in touch via phone, online chat or email. Our counsellors support young people whatever is worrying them, whether it's bullying, abuse, self-harm or family relationships. As a Childline volunteer you'll be there for young people when they feel they have no one else to turn to, by giving a regular shift of up to 4 hours each week.
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As a Childline Volunteer Counsellor, you will undertake an extensive training program (which is worth 20 credits and a Level 3 qualification) which will allow you to best support the children and young people who contact Childline every day.
While we think our Childline roles are suitable for a whole range of people, we are particularly looking for those with the following qualities and experience:
- passionate about helping young people and children
- great communication skills
- empathetic and perceptive
- able to think on your feet
- works well within a team
- emotional resilience.
Signing up to be a Childline volunteer is a big commitment and requires training so we do ask people to stay in the role for a minimum of one year. We offer expenses for travel to and from the base, and a great cup of tea/coffee and biscuits!
We’ll also need to do some routine safeguarding checks. It’s nothing to worry about, and we can answer any questions you have about this.
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Required Role
Key responsibilities
Desirable Skills
- Communication
- Confidence
- Interpersonal
- Listening
- Mentoring and counselling
- Non-discriminatory
- Non-judgemental
- Positive attitude
- Team Work
- Telephone
- Time Management
Skill to gain
- Communication
- Confidence
- Interpersonal
- Listening
- Mentoring and counselling
- Non-discriminatory
- Non-judgemental
- Positive attitude
- Team Work
- Telephone
- Time Management
When can you do this role/Calendar
Minimum commitment level: Once a week
Start Date: 22-08-2022
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