Volunteers are responsible for answering calls to the helpline and offering support to people suffering from eating disorders and their loved ones.

For the listening and referral line, there are a few criteria that must be met to qualify as a volunteer :

- Following the training courses offered by ANEB
- Having a university degree in counselling or being in the process of obtaining one
- Being available to do the listening line from home. It is important to have a good Internet connection, as phone calls are made using VoIP software.
- Being bilingual (French/English)
- If you have suffered from an eating disorder, you must have been in recovery for at least 2 years.
- Being committed to actively volunteering for at least one year.

Being part of our team of volunteers gives you the opportunity to make connections between your academic achievements and your experience, and to share your knowledge with others. It’s also a way of perfecting or developing your skills in helping others. As a volunteer, you’ll be able to take part in training sessions on various topics related to eating disorders.

Type of volunteering

Remote

Type of activity

Personal support (Teaching/tutoring; Friendly calls and visits, active listening)

Language that the volunteer must be fluent in

French and English ,

Advantages offered to volunteers

the training and/or supervision , the reference letter on request

The organization is able to accept

volunteers aged 16 and over unaccompanied

For this activity ,the organization is able to welcome families with children

NO

For this activity, the organization is able to welcome volunteers in situation of

physical disability

Duration of engagement

175 hours (about a year)

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