Volunteer Training
Information Highlights
| Location | Community Action Program (CAP) Building 601 S. Queen Street, Room 220 Lancaster Parking in CAP parking lot/td> |
| Cost | $50 ($25 for teens) for those making a commitment to be a CONTACT volunteer. $125 for Professional or Personal Growth. A group rate for an organization is $25 for 3 or more participants from the same organization who volunteer for one year after training. Fee covers all course materials. Scholarships based on need are available upon request. |
| Deadline | Next training: september 8 - October 27, 2008
Monday Evenings – 6:30 to 9:00 pm and 1 Saturday—9:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Cancellation | Cancellation must be received by september 5 for full refund. |
| Qualifications | You must be 18 years of age (15 for teens), emotionally mature, and able to provide suitable references. |
| Attendance | Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, and required for completion of the course. In the event of an emergency, a make-up session will be provided. |
| Apprenticeships | In addition to the training sessions, trainees are required to complete 12 hours of apprenticeship under the direction of experienced CONTACT Lancaster Helpline volunteers. |
| Volunteer Service Requirements |
Following acceptance, volunteers are required to serve at least 8 hours on the phones per month for one year. Should a trainee leave the program before the year is up, he/she will be billed for $75 (the difference between training to become a volunteer and training for professional/personal growth). |
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