| Term | Helpline Volunteer Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Code | PX-1800.1500-150 |
| Definition | Hotlines, talklines, warmlines and other similar programs that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration talking to people who are troubled and need an empathetic listener. If a peer assistance line, the program may be seeking youth, older adults or people having personal experience with substance abuse, gang affiliation or other specific problems. |
| Created | 1/24/02 |
| Changed | 1/26/10 |
| Use References |
Phone Counseling Volunteer Opportunities Telephone Counseling Volunteer Opportunities |
| See Also References |
Talklines/Warmlines (RF-8380) |
| External Classification Terms |
Promotion of Volunteerism (UW 8.1.03.05) Voluntarism Promotion (NPC T05) Voluntarism Promotion (NTE T40) Volunteers/Donations (CAN VO-900) Volunteers/Donations (USA VO-900) |
| Related Concepts |
Philanthropy and Volunteerism |
| Facet | Service |
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