Volunteer
You can help.
Thanks for your interest in volunteering.
Connect & Breathe does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, or ability.
Email volunteer at connectandbreathe.org to find out more.
Connect & Breathe does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, or ability.
Email volunteer at connectandbreathe.org to find out more.
Become a talkline volunteerNote: We offer a free, comprehensive 18+ hour training program biannually. Our next training will be in January 2020. We design the training to be fun, informative, and interactive.
If you are interested please complete the online application form: Click here to complete a volunteer application. One of our trainers will contact you with information about the next training. We are currently unable to accept talkline volunteers outside of the Greater Rochester, NY area. |
Help to distribute materialsSpread the word about Connect and Breathe, wherever you are. Contact us to request materials for outreach in your community, on your college campus, or for your local health provider’s office. info@connectandbreathe.org
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Other ways you can helpDonate your time to assist with outreach work, office tasks, or program support. Join a volunteer committee. Host a fundraiser to support our work. Contact us to learn about more ways to get involved: info@connectandbreathe.org
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About our training program
Our volunteers receive 26 hours of training before taking a call. Training begins with 18 hours in a professionally-led multi-day, classroom-based training program, followed by 6-8 hours of shadowing during shifts with a seasoned volunteer. Personal support is available throughout the program. Our classroom training topics include:
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