WIRE · Support worker application form

Why do you want to volunteer at WIRE? *

When was the first time you realised you were treated differently because of your gender? What impact did that have on you? *

How do you demonstrate your commitment to Intersectional Feminism in your day-to-day activities? *

What life experiences or major life events would you bring to the role of phone worker? *

Tell us about how you take care of yourself and what strategies you use for when you are in crisis. *

WIRE receives calls from a diverse range of callers whose experiences you may or may not be familiar with, including such confronting issues as sexual assault, family violence and homelessness. While we have systems to support you, both in training and the phone room, we would like to know how you take care of yourself and what strategies you use for when you are in crisis.

Are you able to attend all of the training program? *

Training involves 9 full-day sessions over a 9-week period. In addition you will need to complete all of the following (tick all boxes you can commit to):

2 x 2-hour observation shifts

2 x 3-hour evaluated shifts in the support line room

5 x 4 hour probationary period shifts in the support line room

1-hour mid-training interview

Do you have a quiet and private space to complete the training from? *

Do you have stable internet and a device to work from (laptop, computer)? *

Are you able to make at least a 12-month commitment? *

Volunteers are expected to commit to a minimum of one four-hour shift per week for six months, then, per fortnight for a further six months post-training. This does not apply to Professional Development or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship trainees.

Are you studying? *

Yes

No

What course are you doing? *

When does your course finish? *

What is your study load?

Are you working? *

Is there anything you would like to add, issues you would like to raise or tell us something you think we should know?

Contact Information

Name *

First Name

Last Name

Preferred name

Pronoun *

Date of birth *

(dd/mm/yyyy)

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Phone number *

Email *

Verify Email *

Emergency contact information

Emergency contact name *

First Name

Last Name

Emergency contact phone *

Emergency contact email *

Verify Email *