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Showing posts with label Volunteer Ottawa. Show all posts
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Benefit Concert
If you're in the Ottawa area, and love live music, while helping out a not-for-profit company - this post is for you!
This Friday night, November 30th at the Elmdale Tavern, there is an acoustic showcase benefit concert, in memory of Janet Vachon, and in support of the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region (us!)
One of our volunteers, Jessica, has been organizing this show, and has put together an awesome array of local musicians such as:
I wanted to hear why Jessica decided to host this event, and this is what she said:
"I chose to create the Acoustic Showcase Benefit Concert for many reasons. The event is close to my heart because it is in memory of a dear friend who was part of the music community. It also combines the talents of 5 bands in Ottawa showcasing their music. All bands have a significant connection to the cause in one way or another and we are hoping to raise awareness and money to support the efforts of the Distress Centre to help people in crisis. I also believe music is a beautiful way we can bring a community together to support each other and remember that we are not alone."
Cover is $10 at the door, and the doors open at 8:30pm. We hope to have a full house for the showcase - to both honor the passing of Janet Vachon, and to support the Distress Centre.
Hope to see you all there!
This Friday night, November 30th at the Elmdale Tavern, there is an acoustic showcase benefit concert, in memory of Janet Vachon, and in support of the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region (us!)
One of our volunteers, Jessica, has been organizing this show, and has put together an awesome array of local musicians such as:
- Apocalypstic
- Claudia Acoustic
- Tenaj
- Tara Holloway
- Fiona Noakes
I wanted to hear why Jessica decided to host this event, and this is what she said:
"I chose to create the Acoustic Showcase Benefit Concert for many reasons. The event is close to my heart because it is in memory of a dear friend who was part of the music community. It also combines the talents of 5 bands in Ottawa showcasing their music. All bands have a significant connection to the cause in one way or another and we are hoping to raise awareness and money to support the efforts of the Distress Centre to help people in crisis. I also believe music is a beautiful way we can bring a community together to support each other and remember that we are not alone."
Cover is $10 at the door, and the doors open at 8:30pm. We hope to have a full house for the showcase - to both honor the passing of Janet Vachon, and to support the Distress Centre.
Hope to see you all there!
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Volunteering in Mental Health - Conference
You're invited!
On November 24th, from 8:30am-4:00pm, join the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre for our 2nd Annual Mental Health Volunteer Conference!
This is a one-of-a-kind volunteer initiative, where you can connect with service providers in the field of mental health, and engage with other who are equally committed to excellence in volunteerism.
This conference has been created specifically for volunteers in Ottawa who are involved in various aspects of mental health support. We've organized what we think promises to be a day full of interactive workshops and presentations from community agencies and leaders in the mental healh field.
An amazing schedule of speakers, starts right at 9:00, and will feature presentations on giving the gift of our time, understanding adolescent drug use, supporting abused women, anxiety disorders, men's rage & violence, dementia, home visit response, psychosis, addiction, youth & self harm, and all will be a selection of breakout sessions, chosen by your preference of which to attend!
Lunch is provided for all attendees, and will be an hour break in the day to regroup, just in time to see a play entitled "Voices" by Hannah Brunsdon. "Voices" is about a young women's experience with grief, depression and suicide. The show features the voices in the main character's head. Hannah Brunsdon wrote "Voices" when she was in Grade 9, a year before she became sick with depression and anxiety.
The 2nd Annual Mental Health Volunteer Conference is now open for registration, and has limited space available! Registration fee is $75.00, and interested individuals can register here: http://www.regonline.com/volunteerconference .
We hope to see lots of you come out for this amazing day of information, for people who are simply passionate about their volunteering lives!
For more information, you can call the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region office at 613-238-1089!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Volunteers Are Always Needed!
Did you know that our phone lines are run completely by volunteers? 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, volunteers are answering the calls from our community. We get calls from people who have had a bad day at work, people who are dealing with relationship problems, have suffered a tragedy in the lives, and calls from people who are contemplating suicide.
We're always recruiting, training, and developing volunteers for the Distress Centre.
Currently, we're accepting applications for our January 2013 training classes. What a great New Year's Resolution for 2013 - deciding to make a difference in the lives of others.
To apply to be a volunteer, you'll need to fill out our Volunteer Application Form, provide us with a Police Record Check, and three references.
The Distress Centre has volunteers that come from all walks of life. They are united by their desire to help their community and provide a lifeline to those in need. Those who get the most out of volunteering are emotionally mature, calm and empathetic individuals.
Do you have the willingness to listen and provide non-judgmental support? Are you able to commit to three (3) shifts per month, including an overnight shift, for one year? Are you applying at a point in your life where you have not experienced any major upheavals or life stressors?
As a volunteer, you can expect an amazing, 59 hour training session, done by our expert trainers in where you'll be taught active listening, stress and crisis management. You will also attend a 2-day LivingWorks ASIST suicide intervention workshop. You'll be provided with a comprehensive training manual.
As mentioned before, as a new volunteer, we expect you a 1 year commitment or 144 total hours, which breaks down to 24 daytime or evening shifts (2 per month) and 12 overnight shifts (1 per month). The 1 year commitment is based on the fact that are providing the training, workshops and ongoing education services free of charge to our volunteers in order to give them the necessary tools and skills they will need once they are on the lines. Our commitment to each other is what will ensure the longevity and success of the Distress Centre.
Shifts are scheduled according to your schedule! We work around you time!
Being a volunteer is incredibly rewarding.
"Being a Distress Centre volunteer has helped me realize how similar we all are. Over a lifetime, we all experience stresses and we should not have to always face these difficulties alone. I have witnessed time and again the benefits that arise from talking about an issue with someone who really listens to your concerns. I believe in the Distress Centre's impact and this is why I volunteer"
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer with the Distress Centre of Ottawa, apply today at www.dcottawa.on.ca and watch what a difference you can make in our community!
We're always recruiting, training, and developing volunteers for the Distress Centre.
Currently, we're accepting applications for our January 2013 training classes. What a great New Year's Resolution for 2013 - deciding to make a difference in the lives of others.
To apply to be a volunteer, you'll need to fill out our Volunteer Application Form, provide us with a Police Record Check, and three references.
The Distress Centre has volunteers that come from all walks of life. They are united by their desire to help their community and provide a lifeline to those in need. Those who get the most out of volunteering are emotionally mature, calm and empathetic individuals.
Do you have the willingness to listen and provide non-judgmental support? Are you able to commit to three (3) shifts per month, including an overnight shift, for one year? Are you applying at a point in your life where you have not experienced any major upheavals or life stressors?
As a volunteer, you can expect an amazing, 59 hour training session, done by our expert trainers in where you'll be taught active listening, stress and crisis management. You will also attend a 2-day LivingWorks ASIST suicide intervention workshop. You'll be provided with a comprehensive training manual.
As mentioned before, as a new volunteer, we expect you a 1 year commitment or 144 total hours, which breaks down to 24 daytime or evening shifts (2 per month) and 12 overnight shifts (1 per month). The 1 year commitment is based on the fact that are providing the training, workshops and ongoing education services free of charge to our volunteers in order to give them the necessary tools and skills they will need once they are on the lines. Our commitment to each other is what will ensure the longevity and success of the Distress Centre.
Shifts are scheduled according to your schedule! We work around you time!
Being a volunteer is incredibly rewarding.
"Being a Distress Centre volunteer has helped me realize how similar we all are. Over a lifetime, we all experience stresses and we should not have to always face these difficulties alone. I have witnessed time and again the benefits that arise from talking about an issue with someone who really listens to your concerns. I believe in the Distress Centre's impact and this is why I volunteer"
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer with the Distress Centre of Ottawa, apply today at www.dcottawa.on.ca and watch what a difference you can make in our community!
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monthly Donations
If you weren't aware, the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region is a Not-For-Profit organization. This means, that with the assistance of our donors, and community supporters, we are able to continue on with what we do here at the centre.
A great way to suppor the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region, is by becoming a Monthly Donor - especially if making a lump sum donation isn't in your budget.
Some of the benefits to becoming a Monthly Donor include, but are not limited to:
Thank you for taking the time to consider setting up a monthly donation to the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region!
A great way to suppor the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region, is by becoming a Monthly Donor - especially if making a lump sum donation isn't in your budget.
Some of the benefits to becoming a Monthly Donor include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to spread out your donations by making smaller contributions over the year. If you're able to spare $5 a month, you'll donate $60 over the year. Double that to $10 a month, and you've donated $120 for the year. If 250 people donated $10 a month, we would raise $30,000 in a year!
- Smaller gifts make it easier to incorporate into your budget.
- Easy initial set up! You can either contact our office directly to set-up your monthly giving schedule by calling 613-238-1089 x 223 or you can set it up yourself online at www.CanadaHelps.org
- Donating will also give you a break on your income tax return. You'll receive one consolidated receipt from your donations to the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region in preparation for your tax return.
- Your donation is confidential on our end. We will never trade, sell, or rent your contact information, or make your personal information available to other organizations.
- With your donation, you will automatically receive our bi-annual newsletter entitled "On-Call" where you will see what's going on at the Distress Centre, and how your donation has helped us.
- You'll also receive advanced notice for all upcoming Distress Centre events, such as the delicious Festival of Chocolate!
Thank you for taking the time to consider setting up a monthly donation to the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
New Blog
Welcome to the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region's new blog!
You've most likely landed on our blog through our website or from a search engine.
You may be asking yourself, what exactly is the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region?
We are the people who are here, day or night, 24/7, to answer the calls from those who are reaching out for help. Callers may have simple questions. Or they may be in crisis. Either way, with more than 150 volunteers answering over 37,000 calls a year, we provide an integral, important and vital service in the community.
In short form, we're here to help.
Maybe you landed on our blog, because you're searching for volunteer work in Ottawa.
We count on our volunteers, who have been trained to answer the calls that come in.
We provide training, not only for our own volunteers, but for other groups as well, including colleges and universities, social service agencies, businesses, government departments and police staff. OUr professional trainers, renowed for their expertise and knowledge, have trained on topics as diverse as conflict management, communication skills, stress management, sucicide prevention, crisis intervention and more.
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer for the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region, your next step is to fill out an application form, which can be found here.
Maybe you landed on this page, because you're just looking for more information in general about crisis, suicide, stress management, or other issues.
You're in luck. Bookmark our blog, because we'll be updating with information from our professionals once a week.
Oh, did I forget to introduce myself?
My name is Leslie, and I am the Community Relations Coordinator here at the Distress Centres of Ottawa & Region. Nice to meet you!
I hope you've gained some knowledge from today's post, and there will be many more to come.
You've most likely landed on our blog through our website or from a search engine.
You may be asking yourself, what exactly is the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region?
We are the people who are here, day or night, 24/7, to answer the calls from those who are reaching out for help. Callers may have simple questions. Or they may be in crisis. Either way, with more than 150 volunteers answering over 37,000 calls a year, we provide an integral, important and vital service in the community.
In short form, we're here to help.
Maybe you landed on our blog, because you're searching for volunteer work in Ottawa.
We count on our volunteers, who have been trained to answer the calls that come in.
We provide training, not only for our own volunteers, but for other groups as well, including colleges and universities, social service agencies, businesses, government departments and police staff. OUr professional trainers, renowed for their expertise and knowledge, have trained on topics as diverse as conflict management, communication skills, stress management, sucicide prevention, crisis intervention and more.
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer for the Distress Centre of Ottawa & Region, your next step is to fill out an application form, which can be found here.
Maybe you landed on this page, because you're just looking for more information in general about crisis, suicide, stress management, or other issues.
You're in luck. Bookmark our blog, because we'll be updating with information from our professionals once a week.
Oh, did I forget to introduce myself?
My name is Leslie, and I am the Community Relations Coordinator here at the Distress Centres of Ottawa & Region. Nice to meet you!
I hope you've gained some knowledge from today's post, and there will be many more to come.
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