Volunteer Crisis Line Counselors Needed
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026
Last Updated: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
The Alachua County Crisis Center is seeking volunteers to become crisis line counselors.
The next training class begins on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. After the initial session, training continues for eight weeks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and three four-hour sessions that can be flexibly scheduled around participant availability. There is no fee for training, and applicants do not need to possess any specific degrees or certifications.
Training includes active listening, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. After training, the Crisis Center asks for a commitment of 24 shifts (each shift is four hours long).
“Make a difference in your community at the Alachua County Crisis Center,” said Crisis Center Trainer Jerry Macdaid. “Volunteering is an opportunity to impact the lives of fellow community members and gain life-enhancing communication skills.”
Volunteer and find out more at the How to Volunteer website.
For more information, contact Alachua County Crisis Center Trainer Jerry Macdaid at 352-264-6781 or gpmacdaid@alachuacounty.gov.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 2 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).
