Victim Advocate Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Victim Outreach Inc.
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Do you want to become more involved in your community? Victim Outreach Incorporated (VOI) offers opportunities to work directly with crime victims, offering support and access to resources during a critical stage of trauma. Volunteer Victim Advocates carry a pager, and are called out by law enforcement on evenings and weekends to respond on scene, to ensure victims’ rights are upheld and needs are met. VOI was established in 1986 and serves residents in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Golden, Mountain View, Lakeside, Morrison and the Colorado School of Mines in Jefferson County. The application process is selective and applicants must be at least twenty one years of age, submit to a background check, attend a forty hour training, and live within a twenty minute response time of cities served. No experience necessary. Applications are being accepted for the upcoming training that starts September 2015.
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About Victim Outreach Inc.
Location:
PO Box 18941, Golden, CO 80401, US
Mission Statement
Mission: Victim Outreach Information promotes the healing of people impacted by crime and trauma. Vision: People impacted by crime and trauma lead healthy, productive and inspired lives. Values: *Advocacy* - We advocate for victims to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity and for their rights as afforded by the Colorado Constitution. *Healing* - Our belief is that victims’ recovery is affected positively with early intervention, education and resources. *Empowerment* - Victims who feel safe, have their basic needs met and receive compassionate support are more likely to feel empowered, have hope and a willingness to participate in the criminal justice process. *Justice* - Justice is best served by interagency communication and cooperation, victim participation and system improvement. *Ethics* - VOI values honest communication, professionalism, trust and quality of service.
Description
Victim Outreach Information (VOI) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to support victims of crime and other trauma, empowering them to access resources that protect their rights and promote safety, healing and hope. We provide crisis intervention, information about victim’s rights and the criminal justice system, and offer referrals to help clients deal with the resulting trauma and life changes. Services continue through the criminal justice process.
VOI provides victim services for: Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Edgewater, Mountain View, Lakeside, Morrison and Colorado School of Mines, Colorado.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 18941Golden, CO 80401
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year