Bean Talkin’ is a mobile coffee trailer that attends local events to raise funds for the 24/7 crisis support line 13 14 11. To increase profits, Bean Talkin’ is run by volunteers. We are currently recruiting new volunteers and have a variety of positions available. Have a look and see if any interest you.

Lifeline Canberra will provide all the training you need to become a confident barista but if making coffee doesn’t interest you, you can still help out by cooking a BBQ or by taking the orders.

To find out more information about becoming a volunteer or booking the trailer to cater for an event, contact:

Matt Heffernan on 0427 289 453 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Vasili Skountzos on 0450 960 833 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you can spare a few hours a week, please donate your time to Bean Talkin’.

  Like Bean Talkin' on facebook.

 Grab a coffee from Bean Talkin at:

• TNA Throws A Pink Lifeline, Saturday June 1, Calwell Netball Courts, Were St Map

If you have an interest in or love for books, this could be a great volunteer opportunity for you.

Contact us if you are interested in helping at the Bookfairs, held three times a year, or more often at the Bookfair Sorting and Storage Facility - 'the warehouse'.

At the Warehouse

Volunteers are needed all year round for activities which include sorting, pricing and packing books; computer based searches and record keeping and a variety of logistic and support tasks. Contact the Lifeline Canberra Warehouse on 6241 2901 or email us at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Twice a year, Lifeline Canberra offers a comprehensive training program for volunteers. This training program has been developed and accredited by Lifeline Australia and is nationally recognised. The training is rigorous and focused towards effective crisis counselling over the telephone.

The Training Program takes approximately 14 weeks, with one 3-hour session per week, one weekend and three Saturdays. Once enrolled, the dates of these classes are not negotiable and attendance is compulsory. In addition, students are required to complete regular E-Learning modules and homework.

If successfully completed, the course is followed by a period of probation on the phones. This probation period is approximately 12 months, after which students become accredited Telephone Crisis Supporters. Once accredited, students may apply for Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling if they desire.

COURSE COST

$495 per student ($395 Concession Rate: available to students, seniors and pension card-holders).

NEXT COURSE

The next course will commence on 23 July, 2013. The course is run in three sessions per week (students enrol in one session only). The dates for these sessions are: Tuesday Evenings (Session 1), Wednesday Mornings (Session 2) and Wednesday Evenings (Session 3).

INFORMATION NIGHT

Date: Thursday, 30 May 2013 
Time: 6pm (duration: 1 hour).
Venue: Pilgrim House Conference Centre, Gifford Room, 69 Northbourne Ave, Canberra City Map

RSVP: Please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to advise of your intention to attend.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

If you would like to stay informed about becoming a telephone crisis supporter, please email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  with your name and contact details, and we will add you to our database of interested applicants.

For any further information, please email Janet Rickwood at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Trainer of Telephone Counselling). Please note that Janet works part-time and is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

APPLY ONLINE

Applications are currently OPEN for the second round of training (commencing 23 July). Please click here to apply.