Volunteer Counsellor Training

Cowichan Family Life provides a training program for screened individuals. The training teaches various counselling skills and techniques needed to gain insight and knowledge of a client's needs.

Reflective listening and solution building skills, as well as self evaluation, will be integral parts of the volunteer's personal and professional development.

Selection Process

We look for:

Your ability to commit to attending and completing the training program, as well as being able to give one year of volunteer service upon completion of the training.

Individuals who are self-aware, empathic, non-judgmental and committed to their own personal growth.

All trainees are required to:

• Pass a criminal record check
• Sign a confidentiality contract
• Sign a one-year commitment contract

All trainees are provided with:

• Initial training
• Ongoing training
• Support and guidance by a Registered Clinical Counsellor
• Support of their peers
• Certificate of Training after completion

Next Training Dates:
Counselling Basics: Sept 11, 2009
Volunteer Counselling Training: Sept 18, 2009

Application Documents
Training Dates
Counselling Basics Training