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25 people are interested
Help Line Advocate: Provide the Community with Immediate Assistance
ORGANIZATION: Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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25 people are interested
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
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
More opportunities with Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
WHEN
WHERE
2102 Fordem AvenueMadison, WI 53704
DATE POSTED
April 11, 2017
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