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Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates - 2022 Volunteer Training

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ORGANIZATION: Union County Rape Crisis Center

  • 188 people are interested

There is an ongoing need for Confidential Sexual Violence Advocates (CSVAs) to respond to the center's 24-hour hotline, which may involve crisis intervention, providing emotional support, offering referrals, and/or providing in-person medical/legal accompaniment to victims of sexual violence. The Union County Rape Crisis Center offers free, state-mandated training in order to equip volunteers with the knowledge and skills to assist victims of sexual violence. No prior experience/training is necessary.

Basic Requirements:

  • A resident of Union County, NJ
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Valid U.S. driver's license
  • Personal (own) means of transportation (i.e. a car)
  • Informal interview (during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Attendance at ALL CSVA training sessions held every Tuesday (6p-9:30p) and Thursday (7:30p-9:30p) in September and October of 2022.

For additional information, please visit us online at: http://www.unioncountyrapecrisiscenter.blogspot.com/.

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About Union County Rape Crisis Center

Location:

300 North Avenue, East, Westfield, NJ 07090, US

Mission Statement

The Union County Rape Crisis Center provides support services to victims of sexual violence over the age of 13 who were assaulted in, live in, or seek services in Union County.

Description

Services of the Union County Rape Crisis Center are available to victims and/or significant others of victims. Services include: a 24-hour hotline, accompaniment to hospitals/police stations during medical/legal proceedings, individual counseling in English and Spanish, professional consultation, in-service training, a prevention education program, and a resource center.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Crisis Support
Women
Advocacy & Human Rights, Crisis Support, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

300 North Avenue, EastWestfield, NJ 07090

DATE POSTED

June 2, 2022

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Upon successful completion of training, we require a one-year commitment to serving a minimum of 3 shifts per month.

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