Get Involved
Make a meaningful difference in your community — become a volunteer with Victim Services HPELA. By offering compassionate support to individuals and families, you help guide people through some of life’s most difficult moments.
As a registered charity with a growing caseload, we need your help. To ensure the continuity of all our programs and services, Victim Services HPELA must fundraise approximately 40% of our operating budget. Donations go towards our Mobile Tracking System Program, victims' expenses, home security cameras, volunteer expenses/supplies, and after hours staffing.
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 people affected by crime and tragic circumstances across Hastings, Prince Edward, and Lennox & Addington Counties. Volunteers work alongside emergency services and are trained to respond with empathy, dignity, and respect when victims need help most.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Volunteering with Victim Services 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 helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Our volunteers become part of a supportive network, receive ongoing training, and have the opportunity to see the direct difference their compassion and dedication make every day.
Make A Difference
In Your Community
As a volunteer crisis responder, you’ll receive comprehensive training in areas like crisis intervention, communication, safety planning, and support for survivors of violence and sudden loss. The role involves a careful application process, ongoing education, and a commitment to regular on‑call shifts. If you’re compassionate, non‑judgmental, and ready to serve your community, we encourage you to apply.
Next Steps:
How to Become a Volunteer.
Becoming a volunteer with Victim Services HPELA involves a careful application and training process to ensure volunteers are prepared to support individuals 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 be 25 years of age or older and 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, domestic violence, sexual assault, 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 two 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 exam to demonstrate understanding of the crisis responder role
