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128 people are interested
Volunteers wanted for 24-hour Domestic Violence help line!
ORGANIZATION: Sarah's Inn
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128 people are interested
Sarah's Inn offers a 24-hour crisis line service to victims and families affected by domestic violence. Crisis line volunteer advocates make a difference in victim's lives, offering emotional support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to callers in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures set forth by Sarah's Inn.
This volunteer position requires a 6-month minimum time commitment, with volunteers taking at least two crisis line shifts each month. Crisis line shifts are completed from your home using a call forwarding procedure. Illinois state law mandates that Crisis Line volunteer advocates MUST first complete a 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training, which Sarah's Inn offers two times per year. A completed application, two references and an interview is required before you are accepted as a volunteer. Applications and references are due January 27, 2016.
Next training start date for crisis line volunteers will begin on February 14, 2017. Please visit www.sarahsinn.org for more information and to download a volunteer application and reference forms.
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About Sarah's Inn
Location:
1547 Circle Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Sarah's Inn is to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and to break the cycle of violence for future generations.
Description
For 40 years, Sarah’s Inn has been successful in providing community-driven services, and has grown to become the largest and most comprehensive domestic violence agency in its service area. Sarah's Inn, as a comprehensive domestic violence agency, approaches domestic violence as a societal issue that demands a holistic response. We are committed to programming that responds appropriately to the needs of those families already impacted by violence, as well as working proactively to prevent violence for future generations.
Sarah’s Inn has three core program areas. The Intervention Program provides services for families affected by domestic violence in order to safely navigate crisis, effectively process trauma and ensure self-sufficiency. The Prevention Program provides school-based educational programming for youth in order to prevent future relationship violence by giving them tools to lead healthy lives and empowering them to make a difference in their community. The Training and Education Program maximizes reach by creating a network of skilled bystanders to appropriately intervene as first responders and community advocates.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
309 Harrison St.Oak Park, IL 60304
DATE POSTED
December 13, 2016
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Crisis Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6 months minimum commitment
- Must complete 40-hour training