Placements at CLS
Welcome! Thank you for your interest in completing your placement at CLS. We offer placement students the opportunity to gain a wide variety of skills and experiences from different roles in the organization. Our organization is comprised of students from different schools and programs from all over Canada!
Note: If you are a post-secondary student, but not looking for a placement, please apply through the regular Certified Listener volunteer application process here.
Emotional Support Chat Responder
If you want a client-facing role where you’re actively engaging with individuals who need help. You’ll provide emotional support to people around the world through chat with the support of a trained supervisor.
Programs That Our Students Have Been Enrolled In:
- Community Social Services
- Child and Youth Care
- Graphic Design
- Community Policing
- Social Science and Criminal Justice
- Emergency and Call Centre Community
- Psychology
- Community and Justice Services
- Gerontology
- Addictions and Mental Health
- Justice Studies
- Rehabilitation Services
Some of the schools we’ve collaborated with:
- Centennial College
- Durham College
- Humber College
- Mohawk College
- Seneca College
- Toronto District School Board
- Trillium College
- University of Guelph-Humber
- University of Ottawa
To apply, please follow the links below.
Admin Opportunities
If you’re interested in gaining hands-on experience working in a 100% virtual office, our administrative opportunities might be what you’re looking for. To learn more, please email your resume and post-secondary program information to placement@certifiedlisteners.org (please do not use the form linked above).
Social Media & Marketing
If you are creative, social media savvy, and passionate about mental health awareness, our outreach opportunities might appeal to you. Please email placement@certifiedlisteners.org with your resume and program information (please do not use the form linked above).
If you aren’t sure how you’d like to contribute, or if you’re looking for a role that isn’t currently listed, send us a message! We’d love to chat!