You are needed as a New Hope Counselor!  Every day many people in crisis and others who are lonely or struggling talk with a New Hope Counselor.  Mostly they just need someone to listen.

You can help us make the world a better place one conversation at a time by joining New Hope's team of caring Christian volunteers.  Train and serve from your home computer on a flexible schedule.  You can apply for our training program (or learn more about it) right now. 

Read what these counselors have to say about the blessings of helping others:

• "I had a void in my life. I wanted to help others so I joined New Hope and it's changed my life!"
• "Right at home from my computer I'm able to offer help to people from around the world."
• "My life has greater meaning when someone says: 'Thanks for listening.' I feel better now."
• "I prevented a suicide. And all I did was listen!"
• "I feel the warmth of God's presence."
• "Helping hurting people with their problems helps me. I learn from their experiences and grow in wisdom so that I make better decisions."
• "It's a joy to give something back."

  Summer New Hope Training Class
  Mon - Fri, July 21–25, 1–5 pm, Tower of Hope, Floor 3
  
  New Hope’s next intensive training session to become a counseling volunteer will be a condensed weekday communications class designed to teach all of the basic skills required to assist hurting people. You will learn the ABC’s of crisis counseling, how to help people who are grieving a loss, setting boundaries with difficult people, and suicide prevention and intervention. No other special training is required. The only skills needed are patience, compassion, and a caring heart.

  Apply to become a New Hope Volunteer