Apply To Be a Volunteer
Agora volunteers go through 40 hours of nationally accredited training to become Certified Crisis Hotline Specialists. Once training is complete, all volunteers commit to sit one 4-hour shift per week for a minimum of 220 hours (which is what a typical volunteer serves in one year).
At Agora, we welcome anyone 18 or older who is interested in becoming a volunteer to apply for our training program. If you would like to volunteer, please read the "Volunteer Commitment Agreement " below before filling out an application .
If you agree to the terms, then fill out the online application and click "submit". Once we receive your application, someone will email and/or call you to set up an interview. Please be aware that all applications are subject to the approval of our Director and Staff, and that we can only accept a limited number of applications per training.
At Agora, we welcome anyone 18 or older who is interested in becoming a volunteer to apply for our training program. If you would like to volunteer, please read the "Volunteer Commitment Agreement " below before filling out an application .
If you agree to the terms, then fill out the online application and click "submit". Once we receive your application, someone will email and/or call you to set up an interview. Please be aware that all applications are subject to the approval of our Director and Staff, and that we can only accept a limited number of applications per training.
Summer 2017 Training Schedule
Saturday, June 10: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday Lectures: June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, & 25 from 6:00 - 9:00pm
Thursday Roleplays: June 22, July 13 & 27 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Fall 2017 Training Dates:
September 16, 23,, 30 and October 7 from 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Attendance at all sessions is mandatory!
Tuesday Lectures: June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, & 25 from 6:00 - 9:00pm
Thursday Roleplays: June 22, July 13 & 27 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm
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Fall 2017 Training Dates:
September 16, 23,, 30 and October 7 from 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Attendance at all sessions is mandatory!
Volunteer Commitment Agreement
Training:
Regular Participation:
- I will attend four (4) consecutive Saturday trainings and four (4) training shifts - one during each week following the Saturday training sessions. (Summer training schedules may differ from this, but attendance at all sessions is mandatory)
- I will attend additional training and role-play sessions as required by the Agora staff
- I will attend continuous training programs and/or view required training videos as long as I am an active volunteer.
Regular Participation:
- After completing training, I will maintain a weekly, four (4)-hour shift for at least 220 hours
- I will participate in an Agora support activity as a committee member, board member or other mutually agreed activity
- When I leave Agora, I will formally notify staff or the professional director in writing
- I will keep all caller information, treatment, sessions and any other private information regarding callers confidential
- I will not disclose any information about callers to anyone outside of Agora and will only discuss pertinent information as required with Agora staff
