Crisis Line

We invite you to apply to be a part of an exciting and worthwhile challenge and in doing so, help to carry out Chimo's mission: “Crisis, Transition, Education.”

Volunteering with the Crisis Line offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to help someone in need and to develop new skills. It is a powerful avenue for ongoing personal growth. It is also a great way to gain valuable employment-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Our dedicated team of Crisis Line Volunteers provides emotional support, referral information, and crisis intervention to a diverse population of callers in distress 16 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers seek support with a wide range of issues.

No specific experience is required to become a Crisis Line Volunteer. We provide 40+ hours of virtual training in basic counselling skills and other topics including addictions, mental health, abuse, and crisis intervention.

Minimum Volunteer Requirements:

19 years of age or older
Good command of spoken English
Ability to listen well
Non-judgmental
Willing to learn
Volunteer 4 hours every week, which includes one shift per month from 8pm-midnight
Minimum commitment of 100 hours upon completion of training
Complete a Criminal Record Check

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Chimo. Intake for the Spring training round is now closed. Please check back in June for the summer training round. If you have any questions or require information, please email volunteer@chimoservices.com. Thank you!

"The training was wonderful and the staff at Chimo have been extremely helpful and supportive... I have met many wonderful people at Chimo, both volunteers and clients."

-Crisis Line volunteer-