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Listening Ear Helpline Operator

Department
SFH - Safe From Harm
Code
SFH
1702
Location
Off-site

Role conditions

Accessible for wheelchair
Primarily indoor activity
Computer skills needed
Direct participant interaction
Mostly seated activity

Description

Become a part of the Listening Ear Team, offering empathetic, calm, and culturally sensitive emotional support to participants experiencing psychological strain or mental discomfort. In this role, you’ll connect with participants through an online chat box and/or telephone, creating a safe, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where they can share their concerns openly. Through active listening, you’ll help participants feel heard, grounded, and supported.

As the first point of contact for emotional wellbeing, you’ll assess each situation and either provide immediate support or direct the participant to appropriate on-site services when additional assistance is needed.

By remaining attentive, compassionate, and respectful of diverse backgrounds, you will help ensure every participant can access meaningful, understanding support throughout their Jamboree experience.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements

Required skills

Being able to help participants reduce stress and adapt to the Jamboree based on experience related to counseling
Having the ability to provide counseling through empathy and active listening in situations of psychological and mental discomfort of the participants
Having a good understanding of other languages and cultures

Experience & qualifications

A degree in psychology is desirable, practical skills are highly valued; applicants with certifications in areas like Mental Health First Aid and other applicable mental health competencies (e.g. social workers, counselors / therapists, crisis intervention specialists, community outreach workers, etc.) are welcome to apply
Having experience in Listening Ear services (especially at previous World or Regional Scout events) is preferred

Languages

Proficiency in English (Business Level)
Proficiency in Spanish, French, Polish, Arabic or other languages is a strong asset

26th World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027
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Contact

Jamboree Organising Committee for the 26th World Scout Jamboree

Registered Seat:
Za murami 2-10,
80-823 Gdańsk, Poland

Jamboree Office:
L. Mierosławskiego 15,
80-430 Gdańsk, Poland
[email protected]
+48 58 58 59 007

Key Responsibilities

What it is: A list of the main tasks the volunteer is expected to perform in the role. 

What it helps you understand: 

  • what you will actually do during a shift (typical duties) 
  • what the role is accountable for (e.g., managing queues, guiding participants, daily checks) 
  • what kind of interaction and pace to expect (hands-on, customer-facing, operational support, etc.) 

Description

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What it helps you understand: 

  • the main goal of the position (why the role exists) 
  • the general type of support/service the role provides 

Tip: Use the Description to quickly decide if the role generally matches your interests before reading details. 

Description

Primarily outdoor activity
Most duties take place in the open air (often without shelter).
Primarily indoor activity
Most duties take place inside covered spaces (tents or buildings).
Mostly seated activity
Most duties are done while seated (e.g., desk-based tasks).
Physical activity
The role involves regular movement and/or manual tasks (e.g., walking, lifting, setting up).
Computer skills needed
The role requires being comfortable using a
computer and basic, general software (e.g., documents, spreadsheets, online systems).
Direct participant interaction
The role includes direct contact with young
people (e.g., delivering programme activities).
Accessible for wheelchair
The primary activity location for this role is
wheelchair accessible.
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Jamboree House, ul. L. Mierosławskiego 15, 80-430 Gdańsk, Poland
[email protected]
tel. +48 58 58 59 007

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The Organising Committee for the 26th World Scout Jamboree has been established by Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego as a foundation under the Host Organisation Agreement, providing a legal entity for the planning and delivery of the World Scout Jamboree Poland 2027. The foundation is registered in the National Court Register held by the District Court Gdańsk-Północ in Gdańsk under the number KRS 0001022285. It has a tax identification number of PL-583-347-28-08 and a statistical number REGON 52467170500000. The foundation’s legal seat is located at Za murami 2-10, 80-823 Gdańsk, Poland.

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