Victim Services Bruce Grey Volunteer Crisis Responders work as part of a crisis team, will respond immediately to requests from emergency services to provide short term emotional support and practical assistance to victims of crime or tragic circumstance. 

Volunteer Qualifications

• Responsible
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations
• Ability to commit to one year’s service
• Willing to submit personal references, provide a criminal record check and attend an interview
• Suitability to provide sensitive, emotionally safe and effective service to victims
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation
• Willing to complete minimum standards training and evaluation, attend ongoing meetings and   educational development opportunities
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all issues surrounding calls for service to victims, information shared in volunteer training and information about the organization