Get Involved
Make a meaningful difference in your community — become a volunteer with Victim Services HPELA. We provide immediate support, practical assistance, and guidance to individuals impacted by crime and sudden traumatic events.
As a volunteer, you help extend that support by offering compassionate, non-judgmental assistance during some of life's most difficult moments.
As a registered charity, and with a growing demand for services, we rely on community support to continue our work. Approximately 40% of our operating budget is raised through fundraising initiatives. Donations help support our mobile tracking system program, client emergency expenses, home safety supports, volunteer training and supplies, and after-hours crisis response.
Be the reason someone gets the help they need. Turn compassion into action — donate today.
Volunteer Your Time
Our volunteers make a real difference by providing compassionate crisis support to individuals affected by crime and sudden tragedy across Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox & Addington Counties. Volunteers work alongside emergency services and are trained to respond with empathy, dignity, and respect when individuals need support most.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Volunteering with Victim Services HPELA is more than giving your time - it’s making a meaningful impact in your community. You’ll gain valuable skills in crisis response, communication, and teamwork while supporting individuals affected by crime and sudden tragedy during some of life's most difficult moments.
Our volunteers are part of a supportive network, receive ongoing training, and see the direct impact of their compassion and dedication make every day.
Make A Difference
In Your Community
As a volunteer crisis responder with Victim Services HPELA, you’ll receive comprehensive training in areas such as crisis intervention, communication, safety planning, and support for individuals affected by crime and sudden tragedy. The role involves a careful application process, ongoing training, and a commitment to regular on‑call shifts. If you are compassionate, non‑judgmental, and ready to serve your community, we encourage you to apply.
Next Steps:
Becoming a Volunteer with Victim Services HPELA
Becoming a volunteer with Victim Services HPELA involves a careful application and training process to ensure volunteers are prepared to support individuals affected by crime and sudden tragedy during difficult and sensitive situations.
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Submit an Application
Start by completing the online application form below or contacting the Victim Services HPELA office to request an application.
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Screening &
Interview Process
Applicants will participate in an interview and screening process, which includes a police background check and taking an oath of confidentiality. Applicants must demonstrate compassion, maturity, and a non-judgmental approach.
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Complete Volunteer Training
Selected volunteers complete over 40 hours of training, including e-learning and in-house sessions. Training covers topics such as crisis intervention, communication, gender-based violence, safety planning, sudden death response, elder abuse, property crime, multi-casualty incidents, and self-care.
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Commit to the Volunteer Role
Volunteers commit to:
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A minimum of three 12-hour on-call shifts per month
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Attending monthly information meetings
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Participating in ongoing workshops and training
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Completing an assessment to demonstrate understanding of the crisis responder role
