Volunteers

• Volunteers should be 21 years old or older
• BBe able to travel to a SADAG office in Sandton, Johannesburg or Parklands, Cape Town or UKZN Howard Campus, Durban
• Be committed to being a SADAG volunteer as a telephonic counsellor for at least 12 months
• It is beneficial to have a background in psychology or some experience in mental health
• Once fully trained, counsellors are expected to complete a weekly four-hour shift. Our shift times are Monday-Sunday; 8am-12pm; 12pm-4pm or 4pm-8pm

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer counsellor.

Next intake for January/February 2025

• Our volunteer lay counsellor training is a combination of online self study, and face to face connect sessions
• Assessments and feedback sessions are completed throughout the training
• Volunteers are required to attend monthly Counsellor Meetings which are held on the last Saturday of every month, between 9am and 11am.

• Supervision and support during shifts
• We provide ongoing support during every shift to promote counsellor development
• Onsite debriefing and case management
• Access to regular mental health information resources

• Support Groups - click here

If you have any further queries, please contact Lebohang on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 011 234 4837

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