Training Volunteer

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The Training teamseeks a volunteer to assist with several projects.

• National Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) - This grant addresses the nationwide gap in education opportunities for new law enforcement officers and crime prevention practitioners, which was a result of local department cuts in training budgets. NCPC provides training for this audience in basic and advanced crime prevention topics.

• Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) - NCPC partners with the Bureau of Justice Assistance to provide gang and gun violence prevention training and technical assistance to local law enforcement and other justice agencies.

• Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) Mortgage Fraud Campaign - This work entails the development of materials and the provision of trainings and policies in the area of mortgage fraud. NCPC works with victim service providers, attorneys, and victim advocates who work with victims of mortgage fraud. The goal is to ensure that this audience has the information and tools they need to successfully lead victims on their road to recovery.

Volunteer responsibilities include:

• Assist with preparing participant packets for trainings
• Make phone calls and follow-up emails regarding the logistics of trainings and conferences

• Assist with editing PPT presentations, fact sheets, proposals and other printed documents
• Assist with scheduling presenters for webinars, podcast interviews, and trainings
• Research agencies for possible funding and sponsorship opportunities
• Assist with activities with NCPC’s membership organization

Qualifications and skills preferred include:

• Proficient in Microsoft 2010 Office Products, in particular Word and Outlook;
• Internet research skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Organizational skills;
• Basic administration skills.

This is an opportunity for a person who either has background or interest in crime prevention and/or training and event management to lend your expertise to assist with a busy training department at a national non-profit organization. You will gain experience on project management, research and writing, and conference/workshop logistics. If you are interested in lending 10-15 hours a week, NCPC would love to work with you.

If interested, please contact Sarita Hill Coletrane at 202-261-4162 or coletrane@ncpc.org. A resume is required to apply for this position.