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45 people are interested
Join the Movement to End Sexual Violence!
ORGANIZATION: YWCA Northern New Jersey
Please visit the new page to apply.
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45 people are interested
healingSPACE at YWCA Bergen County (formerly the Rape Crisis Center) is offering a 48-hour training for individuals interested in volunteering with our center. Volunteering opportunities include: office/administrative support, outreach events, and direct service/advocacy.
Training begins in September and take place over seven weeks. The training will be held two evenings per week with one Saturday session.
Volunteers providing direct services have the opportunity to assist in answering our 24-hour hotline to provide crisis intervention, support, information, and referrals to survivors and their loved ones. Volunteers are able to provide these services 24/7; shifts are available during the day, evenings, and weekends. Volunteers assiting in direct services do so from home.
No specific experience is required to volunteer with our program,
Volunteer advocates are a crucial asset to our Center and provide much needed guidance, assistance, information, referral, support, and crisis intervention to clients dealing with sexual violence. Bilingual advocates are especially needed and encouraged to apply, as well as individuals from historically oppressed communities. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with our program and making a positive impact in a survivor's life, please call 201-881-1751 or email Megan@ywcabergencounty.org
More opportunities with YWCA Northern New Jersey
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About YWCA Northern New Jersey
Location:
214 State Street, Suite 203, Hackensack, NJ 07601, US
Mission Statement
YWCA Northern New Jersey is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting equality for all. We operate healingSPACE, Bergen County’s designated Sexual Violence Resource Center, and are a leading provider of child care and wellness programs. We are headquartered in Bergen County and also serve Essex, Hudson, Morris, and Passaic counties. Celebrating a century of commitment to our communities, we improve the lives of thousands of women, girls, and families with the generous support of our donors.
Description
YWCA Northern New Jersey works to build more just and inclusive communities through programs for women and girls, anti-racism training, and policy advocacy. YWCA Northern New Jersey operates healingSPACE, Bergen County’s designated Sexual Violence Resource Center. YWCA Northern New Jersey is one of the area’s largest providers of child care services and senior wellness programs. To learn more about YWCA Northern New Jersey, please email info@ywcannj.org
healingSPACE offers a 24/7 free and confidential hotline that is available through call or text. The hotline is staffed by trained Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates who can provide support, crisis intervention, information, resources, and referrals as well as respond on medical and legal accompaniments. healingSPACE also offers case management, individual & group counseling, a creative arts program, legal advocacy, and prevention education & community outreach. To learn more about healingSPACE, please email healingspace@ywcannj.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
214 State StSuite 207Hackensack, NJ 07601
DATE POSTED
July 28, 2015
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Crisis Counseling
- Community Outreach
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At Least a One Year Commitment
- Must live in Bergen County or immediate surrounding area.Complete the volunteer applicat