Application Form

Volunteer Listener Application

Tel-Aide Montréal • 50 years, still listening
By submitting my application I understand and agree to... *

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 training Pursue ongoing training and development as a listener by participating in the continuing education sessions offered by Tel-Aide Montréal Accept to do an accompanied listening according to the policies in place
* 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 6 hours of training or less.

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? *

Yes No
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? *

Yes No

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
What is your understanding of the services offered by Tel-Aide Montréal? *
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
Do you have relevant work or volunteer experience? *
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 hours 12 hours 16 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?

Newspaper Radio Website Community Organisation Health Professional Family / Friends Social Media Other
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