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!