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138 people are interested
Help provide the first step toward hope and healing for victims of violent or sexual crimes
ORGANIZATION: The Victim Center
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138 people are interested
The Victim Center's Volunteer Victim Advocates provide services to crime victims and their families in Southwest Missouri through our 24-hour crisis line that include: crisis intervention, safety planning, support, community referral information, etc. Volunteers schedule their two to four call shifts per month and are required to attend a monthly Volunteer Victim Advocate meeting.
At this time our services are provided by phone to be in compliance with the CDC's COVID-19 guidelines for everyone's safety.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old (or close to it), complete an application, interview, national background check, have a phone (since we provide volunteer service over the phone), reference checks, training, and monthly meeting.
Volunteer victim advocate trainings are held approximately monthly. The next volunteer victim advocate training will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on August 17, 24, 31, and September 7 via Zoom. Candidates must attend all training sessions. Click NOW to request your application, interviews are currently underway.
To learn more about The Victim Center, go to www.thevictimcenter.org
More opportunities with The Victim Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Victim Center
Location:
815 W. Tampa Street, Springfield, MO 65802, US
Mission Statement
The Victim Center - We foster safety and health in our communities by walking with victims along their journey from trauma and tragedy to hope and healing.
Description
The Victim Center was established in 1976 as a grass-roots Rape Crisis Center. It is now a nonprofit, United Way agency who serves all individuals who have been victims of a violent or sexual crime. All services are confidential and free-of-charge.
The Victim Center provides services to victims of:
- robbery, aggravated assault, and stalking
- rape and sexual assault
- child sexual abuse
- family violence
- adult survivors of child sexual abuse
- survivors of DWI crashes or homicide
- secondary victims
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
815 West Tampa StreetSpringfield, MO 65802
DATE POSTED
March 11, 2024
SKILLS
- Problem Solving
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 2-4 shifts per month & attend monthly Volunteer Victim Advocate meetings. Advocates choose their own shifts.
- Completed application, interview, national background check, reference checks and trainings are required.