Volunteers needed
The Hope and Justice Project is inviting people to their spring hotline training. Becoming a volunteer with the Hope and Justice Project is a rewarding experience. Officials hope individuals will consider joining the organization, because people affected by abuse and violence depend on the Hope and Justice Project 24 hours a day, and volunteers made up of people from various walks of life provide the caring voice and listening ear that makes it possible.
Becoming a volunteer is easy. All it takes is a heart for others, a listening ear and 40 hours of training. That might seem like a lot, but every caller’s situation is different and often quite complicated; there’s a lot to be aware of, learn and understand. Training is free.
The training is held at the Presque Isle office, 754 Main St,. from March 7 to April 13, every Monday and Wednesday night, 5-8 p.m. Then volunteers can answer the hotline right from their own home — or they’re welcome to come into any of the Hope and Justice offices if they’d like. Participants can set their own hours. The organization and its staff are grateful for whatever volunteers can give; however, officials like to be able to count on the volunteers for three shifts a month (overnight, 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. or any part of the day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). It also helps if participants can keep their days/nights consistent.
Becoming a volunteer will help make a difference in the lives of people affected by abuse and violence — adults, teens and kids.
FMI, contact Jennifer at 764-2977, e-mail at volunteer@hopeandjusticeproject.org.
