As a teenager myself, I find volunteering
at the National Runaway Switchboard to be not only extremely
fulfilling, but a great way to help and identify with my peers. Celeste, Teen crisis line volunteer
By distributing
posters and other materials in my community, I know I'm
helping someone else get help. Mary, Community volunteer
It's rare to have the opportunity to help someone
begin to heal his/ her life. I love witnessing a youth make
a choice appropriate for him/ her. And the folks in the phone
room are great, supportive, knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Terry, Crisis line volunteer
As a volunteer at the National
Runaway Switchboard I get to meet so many different people and
have found a great place to contribute some of my time. Susan, Board member
My brother ran away and I know how hard it was
for my family. Now I help sponsor
programs at school and pass out information about the National
Runaway Switchboard. Andrew, Student Council President