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10 people are interested
Taking a stand against domestic violence, and we need you on the front line!
ORGANIZATION: Promise Place
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
With every domestic violence agency, one of the most vital assests in that of the crisis line. At Promise Place, we offer the emergency crisis line 24/7/365. In order to keep this vital resource, we need volunteers to help us out! The crisis hotline is the front line to anyone dealing with domestic violence, and offers that person hope.
More opportunities with Promise Place
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Promise Place
Location:
PO BOX 854, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214, US
Mission Statement
The Fayette County Council on Domestic Violence d/b/a Promise Place exists to prevent domestic violence through awareness programs, educational training, and providing safe environments for the victims and their families, utilizing legal advocacy , emergency shelters, and transitional housing.
Description
Promise Place was established in 1987 to provide assistance to victims of domestic violence and their children. While originally established to provide services in Fayette County, Promise Place answered the call for the need of assistance for victims throughout the Griffin Judicial Circuit.
Promise Place provides comprehensive domestic violence services to Fayette, Spalding, Pike, and Upson Counties. Promise Place offers emergency shelter, 24 hour crisis hotline, crisis intervention, safety planning, legal advocacy, weekly support groups, childrens programs, emergency needs assistance, and community education. Promise Place now serves over 3,000 victims of domestic violence and their children each year. In addition, Promise Place reaches 2,594 students each year through our Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program taught in 9th grade Health classes.
Promise Place relies predominantly on the community for donations and volunteers to continue to provide the much needed services for victims of domestic violence and their children.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Promise PlaceFayetteville, GA 30214
DATE POSTED
December 22, 2014
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Office Reception
- Organization
- People Skills
- Crisis Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training