Become a Support Worker on the TELL Lifeline

Are you interested in mental health and providing support for those in crisis? Becoming a support worker on the TELL Lifeline might be for you.

TELL is the only English language Lifeline in Japan and for the past 50 years, we have been here to listen. Join us to support our community by volunteering and helping us to take the Lifeline 24/7!

Those interested can see find more information at the TELL website (https://telljp.com/lifeline/pctraining/) or contact training@telljp.com.

The TELL Support Worker Training program takes a total of 4-5 months to complete. Successful applicants are asked to attend a basic training program of 69 hours. There are 3 mandatory 4-hour online seminars during the course; and then for each week of the program, required elements (watching presentations; completing reading; journaling; counselling practice through role play; and interactive online seminars). Trainees will also complete an apprenticeship on the Lifeline. This consists of at least 24 hours of supervised work (broken down into six shifts). These shifts will be both on the telephone and through chat.

If you are successful in completing the training program and the apprenticeship, you will be invited to join TELL Lifeline as a volunteer Lifeline Support Worker. This training is of a similar standard to that conducted by crisis lines in major centers around the world. A certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the course.

**We only accept applications from individuals currently living in Japan**

To get involved, contact: training@telljp.com

For more information, visit: http://www.telljp.com