Volunteer Opportunities

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The Victim Advocate provides emotional support to primary victims and secondary victims during the examination at the hospital or during an interview with the police. She/he works under the direction of the volunteer coordinator.This position requires crisis intervention and good communication skills. Applicant must be able to respond to victim/family in a non-judgmental and unbiased manner. The VA’s purpose is to provide support to the victim without interfering with the medical examination or police investigation.

• Required to work a minimum two shifts per month

 The Community Educator will represent The Center in engaging the public at community events in education about the issues of sexual assault and gender violence.This position requires strong communication skills and the individual should be comfortable with public speaking. 

• Required to work a minimum of one event per month.

Administrative volunteers represent The Center at our front desk as visitors first point of contact in the office. Duties include answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, responding to emails, and other office duties as assigned. 

• Required to work at least one shift per month.

The Fundraising/Special Events volunteer will help create, design and shape fundraising events and non-events, that will reflect the services The Center provides, and encourage support in our cause.This position requires an individual to have the ability to envision new ways to reach untapped supporters, inspiring and educating them on the needs of The Center as well as providing new insights to current fundraisers/events.

• Required to work at least one shift per month.

• Applicants must possess knowledge and understanding of issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. 
• Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply, but must be 21 years of age to do Direct Services with survivors.
• Applicants must complete a criminal background check.
• State accreditation standards mandate that all volunteers must complete at least 32-hours of training – this means that attendance in all classes is a must.
• Volunteer applicants must be able to attend mandatory in-service training and meetings.
• Applicants must commit to 1 year of volunteer service.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill minimum shift requirement for desired positions. 

Center staff reserves the right to refuse enrollment to anyone whom they feel is not suitable to the program.