We want you to join our volunteer team!
Congratulations on this new stage in your life, where you've completed your years of employment and you're enjoying your retirement. Or maybe, you've been a stay-at-home partner in a relationship, and you're now feeling that it's time to start something new. Maybe you're feeling a void in your life that you want to fill with something good. Whatever brought you here to look at our 55+ volunteer program, we're happy to have you!
As a member of society of the 55+ age demographic, we understand that you are at a different place in your life with commitment, time restraints, and comfort.
Perks to being a part of our 55+ volunteer program?
- No overnight shifts
- Flexible schedule, so if you're a morning person, or more of an afternoon go-getter, these shifts are in high need for us. Evenings and weekends are also available, if that is your preference.
- Only 1 x 4 hour shift a week are required for a total of 144 hours for a 1 year commitment
Our goal is to provide you with all of the information needed, so that when you're ready to apply, you'll know exactly what we are all about.
As a starting point, those who get the most out of volunteering with us and who are most helpful to our clients are emotionally mature, stable, calm, empathetic, and above all else, extremely good listeners.
The Distress Centre is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Ready to apply? Let's get started!
Upcoming Training Dates
April/May 2024
April 1st – May 1st
Session No.
| Date | Time |
Session 1 | Monday, April 1 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Session 2 | Wednesday, April 3 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Session 3 | Monday, April 8 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Session 4 | Wednesday, April 10 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Session 5 | Monday, April 15 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Session 6 | Wednesday, April 17 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
ASIST Workshop – Day 1 | Saturday, April 20 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
ASIST Workshop – Day 2 | Sunday, April 21 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
Session 7 | Monday, April 22 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Session 8 | Wednesday, April 24 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Session 9 & 10 | Saturday, April 27 | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Session 11 | Monday, April 29 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
Session 12 | Wednesday, May 1 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm |
May/June Option A
May 6th - June 10th
Session No. | Date | Time |
Session 1 | Monday, May 6 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 2 | Wednesday, May 8 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 3 & 4 | Saturday, May 11 | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Session 5 | Monday, May 13 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 6 | Wednesday, May 15 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 7 | Wednesday, May 22 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
ASIST Workshop – Day 1 | Saturday, May 25 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
ASIST Workshop – Day 2 | Sunday, May 26 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
Session 8 | Monday, May 27 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 9 | Wednesday, May 29 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 10 | Monday, June 3 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 11 | Wednesday, June 5 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 12 | Monday, June 10 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
May/June Option B
May 7th – June 6th
Session No. | Date | Time |
Session 1 | Tuesday, May 7 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 2 | Thursday, May 9 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 3 & 4 | Saturday, May 11 | 9:00am - 4:00pm |
Session 5 | Tuesday, May 14 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 6 | Thursday, May 16 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 7 | Tuesday, May 21 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 8 | Thursday, May 23 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
ASIST Workshop – Day 1 | Saturday, May 25 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
ASIST Workshop – Day 2 | Sunday, May 26 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
Session 9 | Tuesday, May 28 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 10 | Thursday, May 30 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 11 | Tuesday, June 4 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 12 | Thursday, June 6 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
JUNE/JULY 2024
June 12th – July 11th
Session No. | Date | Time |
Session 1 | Tuesday, June 11 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 2 | Thursday, June 13 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 3 | Monday, June 17 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 4 | Tuesday, June 18 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 5 | Thursday, June 20 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
ASIST Workshop – Day 1 | Saturday, June 22 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
ASIST Workshop – Day 2 | Sunday, June 23 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
Session 6 | Tuesday, June 25 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 7 | Thursday, June 27 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 8 | Tuesday, July 2 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 9 | Thursday, July 4 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 10 | Monday, July 8 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 11 | Tuesday, July 9 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
Session 12 | Thursday, July 11 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |