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115 people are interested
Domestic Violence Victim Companion
ORGANIZATION: Domestic Violence Healthcare Project
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115 people are interested
The Domestic Violence Healthcare Project (DVHP) is seeking volunteers to be trained as victim companions. Based at Carolinas Medical Center, (DVHP) provides 24-hour advocacy services to victims of intimate partner violence, in person at CMC-Main and by phone to all other Carolinas HealthCare System facilities.
Volunteers provide a comprehensive and caring response, which includes providing supportive services and safety planning based on short-term needs and long-term goals. DVHP volunteer companions provide services on nights, weekends and holidays during 12-hour on-call shifts. DVHP is accepting applications for all shifts.
2017 Training Dates are below. To be eligible to volunteer you must complete one training series.
Training 1
Tuesday, 1/17 5:30p-7:00p - Orientation
Saturday, 1/28 9a-4p - 1st Day of Training
Saturday, 2/4 9a-4p - 2nd Day of Training
*All 3 training dates are required.
Training 2
Tuesday, 4/11 5:30p-7:00p - Orientation
Saturday, 4/22 9a-4p - 1st Day of Training
Saturday, 4/29 9a-4p - 2nd Day of Training
*All 3 training dates are required.
Training 3
Tuesday, 7/11 5:30p-7:00p - Orientation
Saturday, 7/22 9a-4p - 1st Day of Training
Saturday, 7/29 9a-4p - 2nd Day of Training
*All training dates are required.
If interested, please email dvhp@carolinas.org or call 704-446-3999.
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About Domestic Violence Healthcare Project
Location:
DVHP/CMC, 1000 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203, US
Mission Statement
To enhance the community’s efforts to support victims and reduce crime by providing quality advocacy services, evidence collection, and documentation for any person experiencing intimate partner violence.
Description
DVHP reaches victims of intimate partner violence at Carolinas Medical Center, offering advocacy services to victims including safety assessment, safety planning, photo documentation of injuries, IPV education, community resource information, and emotional support.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Campus of CMC-Main1000 Blythe Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28202
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Two 12 hour shifts per month