Volunteer
Are you thinking of volunteering with the Arkansas Crisis Center? We’re glad, because we can’t accomplish our mission, vision or help the state of Arkansas without you.
The Arkansas Crisis Center started as a volunteer-run organization, and although we have a handful of core staff now, the overwhelming majority of the work we do to reduce crises in the lives of Arkansans is done by volunteers. We always need more people who believe in the work we do to prevent suicide, reduce stigma, intervene in crises and bring awareness to the state of Arkansas.
Our volunteers are sensitive, compassionate, nonjudgmental individuals who get a great sense of personal satisfaction in being part of a collaborative team of people who are devoted to the cause of helping others and intervening in crises. They are responsible, passionate, and committed. They are a diverse mix of every age, culture and background, yet they have one thing in common – a desire to help Arkansans in crisis.
Ways To Get Involved:
Communication Volunteers
These crucial volunteers provide support and immediate response to those who are in crisis or experiencing trauma, are feeling self-destructive or suicidal or who just need help getting through a difficult time. Communication Volunteers answer our helpline either by phone, chat or text.
Each volunteer is expected to work a minimum of eight hours a month, for at least 12 consecutive months. These shifts can be performed at home, but require that volunteers have access to a reliable computer or laptop with secure internet connection and a cell phone. This position does require proficiency with computers and the ability to work accurately across multiple online systems.
Volunteers chosen for this work participate in roughly forty hours of training, learning how to listen actively, provide support for people in crisis and prevent suicide. Additionally, Communication Volunteers attend monthly continuing education training. ACC staff members are in place to provide support and backup for our Communication Volunteers whenever they need it.
Connection Volunteers
These volunteers assist in planning and conducting outreach activities and programs to reduce stigma. Additionally, the Arkansas Crisis Center’s fundraising events are staffed in large part by dedicated Connection Volunteers. These volunteers are essential to our existence and growth.
Creative Volunteers
These volunteers assist in developing and sharing meaningful stories, digital content, and marketing materials that amplify the mission of the Arkansas Crisis Center. Through writing, design, photography, and social media, Creative Volunteers help inspire awareness, compassion, and support for our cause. Their creativity and dedication bring our message to life and extend our reach throughout the community.
Qualifications and training vary by position.
The Arkansas Crisis Center welcomes the participation of volunteers who support our mission and want to make a difference! To begin your volunteer application process, please complete this form which might take a few minutes. Information gathered on this form and throughout the application and training process will be kept confidential within the ACC.
Want More Information?
Our volunteers can live anywhere in Arkansas. We are especially interested in volunteers who may be bilingual or have military experience.
For more information, contact:
Illeah Marcum
Crisis Services Program Manager
479-365-2141
Hours of Operation: 24 Hours 7 Days a week
Call the helpline by dialing 988
If you are in immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1.