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Help Line Advocate: Provide the Community with Immediate Assistance

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ORGANIZATION: Domestic Abuse Intervention Services

  • 25 people are interested
Answering the Help Line

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS AVAILABLE DURING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SHIFTS:

  • M-F: 11AM-2:30PM OR 2:15-5:45PM
  • WEEKENDS: 8-11:15AM, 11AM-2:30PM, OR 2:15-5:45PM
  • WEEKENDS AND WEEKDAYS: 8PM-12AM
TO APPLY VISIT http://abuseintervention.org/get-involved/volunteer/vol_opps/

Help Line Advocates provide crisis intervention, phone counseling, support, safety planning, information and referrals via the 24-hour Help Line. Help Line services are available to victims and survivors of domestic abuse, their family, friends, other service providers, and the general public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Must be able to work at least 6 hours per week for a minimum of 1.5 years. 3-4 hour shifts are available every day from 8am - 12am. An 8-hour overnight shift is available every day from 12am - 8am. A 26-hour New Advocate Training is required prior to starting this position with an additional 9-hour Help Line-specific training. Ongoing training and support provided through mandatory in-services and volunteer meetings, which are held every other month.

Training dates for next session are as follows:

  • June New Advocate Training:

    (Must attend all to participate)

    • Saturday, June 10th - 9:00am-5:00pm
    • Tuesday, June 13th - 6:00pm-9:00pm
    • Wednesday, June 14th - 6:00pm-9:00pm
    • Thursday, June 15th - 6:00pm-9:00pm
    • Tuesday, June 20th - 6:00pm-9:00pm
    • Wednesday, June 21st - 6:00pm-9:00pm
    • Thursday, June 22nd - 6:00pm-9:00pm

    Help Line & Security Advocates:

    • Saturday, June 24 th - 9am-1pm
    • Tuesday, June 27 th - 6-9pm
    • Thursday, June 29 th - 6-9pm

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About Domestic Abuse Intervention Services

Location:

2102 Fordem Avenue, Madison, WI 53704, US

Mission Statement

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) has a mission to empower those affected by domestic violence and advocate for social change through support, education, and outreach. Our vision is a non-violent community that actively promotes safety, peace, justice, and hope.

Description

DAIS has served Dane County for over 35 years. We began with the vision of 5 volunteers in 1976 and have grown to a volunteer program of over 200. We offer free support services including; shelter, 24/hr. crisis line, children's advocacy, support groups, crisis response, and legal advocacy.

CAUSE AREAS

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

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2102 Fordem AvenueMadison, WI 53704

SKILLS

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Crisis Counseling

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 weekly 3-hour shifts or 1 weekly 6-hour shift
  • 1 monthly meeting

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