Current Volunteer Openings - Korean Helpline Volunteer Needed

The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Help Line is recruiting committed and responsible volunteers who speak Korean to provide emotional and informational support to callers.

 

The S.U.C.C.E.S.S.  Help Line is a confidential, culturally-sensitive telephone help line that offers emotional support and information and referral to the Korean community. The aims of the program are to promote the well-being of Korean Canadians who are in need of emotional support but experiencing difficulties in accessing social service due to language and cultural barriers and/or fear of social stigma.

 

Work Location: Telecommuting

 

Key Responsibilities: Provide a safe and comfortable emotional support environment by phone to those who are reluctant to reach out to specialized/professional help due to social stigmas or cultural taboos.

 

Time Commitment and Schedule: Minimum commitment of 4 hours weekly in a year (about 200 hours in total). Shifts are available 7 days a week between 10am and 10pm (This is tentative schedule).

 

Qualifications Required:

  • 19 years or older
  • Basic English Level or above
  • Korean speaking (intermediate level or above)
  • Criminal Record Check Clearance
  • Must be available for a 40-hour professional help line volunteer training. 

 

Personal Traits/ Qualities Desired:

  • Non-judgmental
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Committed and reliable
  • Willing to learn and to make positive change

 

Orientation and Training Provided:

  • General orientation to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and the position.
  • Training includes basic emotional support skills, mental health, abuse, and crisis intervention. 
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities and case conferences. 

 

Benefits of Volunteering:

  • Gain valuable experience, especially with listening, communication, and crisis management skills.
  • Volunteers receive a certificate and are eligible for references after completing over 40 volunteer hours. 
  • Support the work of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in our mission to build bridges, harvest diversity and foster integration through service and advocacy.

 

Supervision:

  • This position will be supervised by the Help Line Program Officer.

 

Application and Screening Process:

Selected applicants will be interviewed prior to placement and must have a criminal record check clearance prior to volunteering. 

 

 

Introduction – S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Help Line:

 

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Help Line은 심리적으로 도움이 필요한 분들에게 정서적, 정보적 지원을 제공할 수 있는 헌신적이고 책임감 있는 자원봉사자를 모집하고 있습니다. 또한 Korean Help Line은 한국문화와 한국어 기반의 기밀 전화 상담 서비스로서, 정서적 지원과 정보를 제공하며 한인 사회에 매우 큰 도움이 될 것 입니다. 이 프로그램의 목적은 정서적 지지가 필요하지만 언어 및 문화적 장벽 및 사회적 낙인에 대한 두려움으로 인해 다른 심리상담 라인에 접근하는데 어려움을 겪고 있는 캐나다 교포들의 복지를 증진하는 것입니다.