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158 people are interested
Rape Crisis Center for DuPage County
ORGANIZATION: YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Patterson and McDaniel Family Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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158 people are interested
Help Survivors of Sexual Assault
What we’re looking for:
We are looking for compassionate individuals to volunteer with our rape crisis advocacy program. When you volunteer as an advocate you can rest assured that you’re going to be making a difference in the life of a survivor of sexual assault. Our volunteer advocates accompany survivors to emergency rooms, police departments, and provide one on one crisis intervention over the telephone to victims and their significant others.
Each volunteer must complete our comprehensive 40+hour training which will provide you with all the skills and knowledge to do this rewarding work. The training session is Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays (9 am -5 pm) and the next training will be in July/August. 7/23,25,27,30; 8/1,3,6,8.
There are typically 2-3 trainings offered a year in DuPage. We also have a lot of professionals in the field who take our training strictly as professional development. There is a minimal charge for volunteers.
Please contact Colleen Zavodny at 630-580-5707 or at Colleen.Zavodny@ywcachicago.org for more questions and to register for our next training.
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About YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Patterson and McDaniel Family Center
Location:
2055 Army Trail Road, Suite 140, Addison, IL 60101, US
Mission Statement
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and diginty for all
Description
The YWCA Metropolitan Chicago provides assistance to survivors of sexual violence, educates about the effects of violence in our community, and promotes general health and wellness through our Sexual Violence Support Services.
The YWCA Medical and Criminal Justice Program helps to reduce the trauma an help with the healing process. Advocates provide emotional support and information during the medical and criminal justice procedures to sexual assault survivors, non-significant others, and non-offending family members. Medical advocates provide 24-hour support to survivors. Legal advocates provide support through police and court proceedings.
The YWCA offers prevention education services to schools, youth-based focused agencies and professionals. Prevention education services prepare students, teachers, parents and professionals to recognize and prevent abusive behaviors. The YWCA also instructs parents and teachers about the dynamics surrounding violence and provides support if an incident occurs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2055 Army Trail Road Suite 140Addison, IL 60101
DATE POSTED
June 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer take 2 (twelve-hour) shifts per month or 4 (six-hour) shifts per month