Rape Crisis NE seeking volunteers for helpline training

THE Rape Crisis North East (RCNE) centre are currently recruiting volunteers for their helpline.

A Helpline Training Programme will commence on Thursday 8th November 2018 and finish on Friday 14th December 2018. The training is free and in return, volunteers will be asked to commit to four hours of their time per week to provide telephone counselling support to survivors of rape and sexual violence.

The Cherrywood Counselling Centre, Great Northern Distillery Offices, Carrick Road. The training will include 12 Day Workshops over 6 Weeks (Thursdays and Fridays 9.00am to 4.00pm).

RCNE Helpline Service is a ‘ lifeline’ for many victims of rape and sexual abuse who need to talk to someone who cares. All our telephone volunteers are trained to listen, support and offer information and counselling support to callers who use the line.

Anyone who would like to become a helpline volunteer, please contact Rape Crisis North East and they will forward out a Helpline Application Form.

Phone: 042 – 9339491 / 1800 21 21 22 or email info@rcne.ie. Alternatively, please visit our website: www.rcne.ie and download an application form.

Closing date for accepting applications is Friday 28th September 2018.

Applicants must be at least 25 years of age.