Crisis Text Line + VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch continues to be a vital resource for Crisis Text Line in recruiting dedicated volunteer and bilingual Crisis Counselors who support individuals in need.
Crisis Text Line is a national nonprofit that provides free, 24/7, confidential mental health support in English and Spanish.
In the organization’s recent survey of past and present Crisis Counselors, it highlights how volunteers are utilizing the skills they learned in their personal and professional lives, which has opened up new opportunities and career pathways.
See the full report below
The personal benefits of volunteering
Of the Crisis Counselors surveyed:
- 80% saw themselves as someone who can influence positive change
- Nearly 70% felt better about themselves
- 89% developed active listening skills
- 90% say their experience enables them to de-escalate situations in their daily lives
Dive into
Volunteer Voices:
The Impact of Volunteering at Crisis Text Line
From Crisis Text Line's CEO, Dena Trujillo
Volunteering:
The Gift That Gives Back
Become a Crisis Counselor
