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Volunteer Opportunities

Be the Voice on the Other End of the Line...

211 SLO Hotline Volunteers form the core of our service to the community. Ranging in age from 18 to 80, they bring a diversity of experience and skills, and share a common interest in helping others.

As a 211 SLO Hotline Volunteer, you will be trained to help staff the County’s only 24-hour hotline and will make a difference in the lives of youth, seniors, and families by helping to locate resources and support services. Volunteers learn the skills required to appropriately refer callers to community agencies and aid in diffusing crisis situations.

Read about Frankie Cagle, one special hotliner's story.

Requirements

  • 18 years or older
  • Open-minded
  • Willingness to assist individuals of different belief systems and backgrounds than your own

    Training

    The initial orientation training includes 20 hours of workshops plus mentoring with an experienced Volunteer. After the initial training phase, four hours a week of volunteer commitment is required. Volunteer day/times are flexible. We will work around your schedule!

    The Benefits of Volunteering for 211 SLO Hotline

  • Join a special community of caring volunteers
  • Be part of a critical emergency response service
  • Make a vital impact in the lives of people in our community

    Don't wait, Training starts soon!

    To apply for volunteering, download and fill out the application and return it to Mike Bossenberry, Volulnteer Program Manager either by email, fax (805) 544-6296, or U.S. mail:

    Mailing Address:

    211 SLO Hotline
    Attn: Mike Bossenberry
    P.O. Box 5456
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93403

  • DOWNLOADS
    Volunteer Application
    211 SLO Hotline | P.O. Box 5456 | San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
    Business Office: (805) 544-6016 | Fax: (805) 544-6296 | Hotline: (805) 549-8989 | Toll-Free Hotline: (800) 549-8989
    Website www.slohotline.org | Email: hotline@slohotline.org