Access Line Volunteer Application

Thanks for your interest in volunteering with the Access Line!

Our next onboarding is planned for November 2025.

We're looking for volunteers with previous knowledge or experience in sexual and reproductive health, including through past volunteer roles. Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

About the Volunteer Role

Our volunteers provide support by answering phone calls and text messages from the public during:

  • Weekday evenings from 5:00 to 9:00 PM Eastern Time
  • Weekends from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern Time

We ask volunteers to:

  • Commit to the role for one year
  • Be available for up to 14 hours per month, which includes:
    • Three shifts, each lasting four hours
    • Occasional team meetings
    • Occasional one-on-one check-ins 

One volunteer is scheduled per shift and volunteers share their availability each month.

What to Expect from the Application Process

Our process includes:

  • Completing this application form
  • An interview
  • A reference check
  • A vulnerable sector record check
Next Steps

Please answer all questions below and submit this form as the first step of your application. 

If you have any questions or need support to apply, you can contact our Health Promotion Coordinator Mel at melissa@actioncanadashr.org.


About you

Let us know if you go by something other than your first name.
e.g. he/him, she/her, they/them, etc. If you don't use pronouns, let us know how you would like to be referred to. 
Is it okay to leave you a voicemail?
Is it okay to text you?
Are you 18 years old or older?
Please provide a list of all the languages you speak.

Your interest & experience

There's no expected length for these responses and it's okay if you don't have a lot to say for some.

Supporting you

We want to create a a positive and rewarding experience for our volunteers. The following questions are to help us understand what you're looking for in a volunteer experience.

Commitment

Volunteering with the Access Line requires availability for 14 hours (3 shifts + a meeting) per month for 1 year. Are you able to commit to this if selected?

Your availability

Volunteers are asked to indicate their availability for specific shifts each month to create our schedule so it's okay if these change. 

Is there anything you would like us to know regarding your availability?

Thank you!

Selected applicants will receive an email invitation to schedule an interview.