Make a Difference
One Phone Call At a Time!

THANKS for being interested in volunteering with 2-1-1 Hotline, the local 24-hour support, information and crisis intervention line. 2-1-1 Hotline is the place to call 24 hours a day to get or give help. Volunteer phone counselors offer a listening ear to all kinds of people. Our computerized information database helps us provide helpful information about local resources – whether the caller needs help or wants to volunteer. 2-1-1 Hotline has many different ways for you to get involved! Here are just some of the volunteer and internship opportunities available:

• Phone Counselor -- help staff our hotline
• Outreach, Public Relations and Marketing -- help us spread the word about our services
• Volunteer Management -- volunteer event planning, promoting volunteerism in the community
• Information and Resource Technical and Administrative Support -- resource database maintenance, software and reporting

If you'd like more information about any of these opportunities, call or e-mail Sonia at the contact information listed below.

Our next Volunteer Phone Counselor training starts February 5th 2008! Sign up for an interview session in January!

Get involved – it’s easy!

• Comprehensive training is provided
• Scheduling is flexible, with available slots 24/7

The rewards are great!

• Learn valuable helping skills
• Gain experience
• Learn about the community
• Meet new, caring people
• Make a real difference!

Here’s what it takes:

• Respect of others and non-judgmental attitude
• Empathy or understanding
• Level head and ability to stay calm in a crisis
• Dependability and honesty

Volunteers, like you, are the heart and soul of our service. Click here, 211@tuw.org to email Sonia Donnelly at 2-1-1, or call her at 843-566-7186, for more information or to sign up for our next training.