Places on the course are provided on a first-come-first-serve basis. You’ll be invited to the next training programme if the training is full or if your application comes in after the deadline.
The volunteer training will be conducted in English and is free of charge. If you prefer to be trained in Cantonese, you may contact other suicide prevention organizations.
Training Programme Schedule
Summer 2024
Closing Date: June 2nd, 2024 (Sun) 11:59pm (HKT)
Information Evening
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Selection Day
10:00am – 3:00pm
Listening 1
10:00am – 5:00pm
Suicide
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Depression & Bereavement
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Listening 2 / Specific Callers / Interims
9:30am – 3:30pm
Orientation, Service & Administration
8:30am – 3:30pm
Buddying Period*
Three or more full session by arrangement
* During the buddying period, potential volunteers are required to work with a trained volunteer (buddy) for three or more sessions, exact schedule to be agreed between each potential volunteer and the training manager.
Autumn 2024
Closing Date: September 22nd, 2024 (Sun) 11:59pm (HKT)
Information Evening
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Selection Day
10:00am – 3:00pm
Listening 1
10:00am – 5:00pm
Suicide
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Depression & Bereavement
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Listening 2 / Specific Callers / Interims
9:30am – 3:30pm
Orientation, Service & Administration
8:30am – 3:30pm
Buddying Period*
Three or more full session by arrangement
* During the buddying period, potential volunteers are required to work with a trained volunteer (buddy) for three or more sessions, exact schedule to be agreed between each potential volunteer and the training manager.