Youthline Southland

Thanks for taking the time to find out more about volunteering with Youthline Southland.

A warm welcome and thank you to everyone with an interest in training and working with Youthline Southland.

 

We are looking for compassionate, reliable and enthusiastic volunteer staff of all ages 18 and over to join Youthline Southland.  We offer a high-quality training programme, with good clinical supervision and support for those who volunteer.

 

We have up to 24 places for trainees this year, with a maximum of 12 people in each programme.  Please apply early, as places fill quickly.  You can download an Information & Application Pack HERE or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  We look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

Communication & Awareness Programme

 

 

Trainer: Maria Snegirev

 

Venue: Community House, 46 Kelvin St, Invercargill

 

Contribution: $200 (negotiable if a barrier to undertaking training)

 

morning and afternoon tea provided

EITHER

March-April 2012 Intake

 

 

OR

 

July 2012 Intake

 

 

 

Please ensure you can make all the dates of your intake.

 

This is intense training time and it is important that you can attend all sessions.  Missing a session can leave you with a gap in the knowledge and development you will need if you proceed to working for Youthline Southland.  The learning is cumulative and developmental, and the process of the group is a core part of this.

 

Also, the personal sharing involved during training is highly valued by trainees and is a strong foundation for the support that is given and needed by voluntary helpline staff and community educators; your presence for the full training is important for this reason too.

 

 

About the Trainer

 

Maria Snegirev, BA, DipTchg, grew up in Invercargill and recalls the generosity and goodwill of the community here as a profound influence in her life.  She went on as a qualified teacher to work in education for a number of years before focusing on her work in violence prevention.  For the past 18 years, Maria has worked with groups and individuals in the area of family violence, supporting people in the process of change.  Maria also works in private practice as a facilitator and trainer.

 

Maria’s connection with Youthline dates from more than 25 years ago, when she first worked as a helpline counsellor in 1985.  We are very fortunate to have her back in Southland for this training, with a wealth of experience to share and a strong commitment to the values Southlanders hold dear.