Application Form

Volunteer Listener Application

Tel-Aide Montréal • 50 years, still listening
Thank you for applying to be a volunteer listener with Tel-Aide Montreal. Before completing the application form, please note the steps of our selection and training process for new volunteers*

Pass a selection interview (approximately 60 minutes)Receive 24-hour training (theory, practice, exercises)Follow an internship including 24 hours of listening (3 sessions of 4 hours of accompanied listening + 3 sessions of 4 hours of solo listening)Make a deposit of $150* to be able to participate in the trainingPursue ongoing training and development as a listener by participating in the continuing education sessions offered by Tel-Aide MontréalAccept to do an accompanied listening according to the policies in place
At the end of their commitment, volunteers will be entitied to:*

A refund of the $150 depositAn attestation letter, upon request
* The training is free, the deposit will be refunded upon completion of the 96 hour listening commitment (2 shifts of 4-hour of listening per month, for 12 month following the end of the training period). It is also possible to request a refund if you have completed 1 training class.

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence?*

YesNo
Due to the nature of our services, we reserve the right to check the criminal records of candidates. Do you authorize us to do so?*

YesNo

To help us better understand your needs, do you have any conditions / health problems / special needs that would require any adjustments or special conditions to be able to perfom your volunteer work?
I have no condition or special needs

General Requirements to Become a Volunteer Listener
In your opinion, who are the users of the listening services of Tel-Aide Montréal?*
In becoming a listener at Tel-Aide Montréal, what would you like to accomplish?*
If you're a full time student, please share your motivation in addition to your course curriculum or your job prospects
Share any life experiences that would be complimentary to this kind of volunteer work*
In your opinion, what is a person in emotional distress?*
How do you react to a person who constantly repeats the same thing?*
What kind of people and/or groups do you feel the most uncomfortable with? And comfortable with?*

Availability
How many hours would you be able to listen per month?*

8 hours12 hours16 hours +
If your application is pre-selected, the next step is the interview. What would be your availability in the next 3 weeks for a personal interview of about 60 minutes?*

How did you hear about Tel-Aide Montréal?

NewspaperRadioWebsiteCommunity OrganisationHealth ProfessionalFamily / FriendsSocial MediaOther
If you choose "Other", where did you hear about Tel-Aide Montréal?

I confirm that all the information provided on this form is accurate and I understand that any false statements may result in the immediate rejection of my application as a Tel-Aide volunteer listener
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Volunteer Listener Application