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Support a survivor in person and on the phone! Unique hybrid volunteer opportunity!
ORGANIZATION: SafeHouse Center
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75 people are interested
Join our Response Teams Volunteer Program!
Volunteers respond during the evening and overnight, to provide immediate crisis intervention to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Volunteers meet with survivors in person at the hospital and jail or respond by phone to offer support, information and advocacy immediately following incidents of violence.
A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required for this program. On-call shifts are 5pm-8am weeknights Monday to Friday and 8am- 8am Weekends.
All volunteers are required to sign up for three shifts a month and can pick their preferred shifts.
Note: Due to insurance requirements, Response Team Volunteers must be 21, pass a motor vehicle background check and have car insurance.
All direct service volunteers must attend our CORE and program-specific training. For dates, check out https://www.safehousecenter.org/volunteer-program-training-details/
Applications are open until Wednesday, May 1st! Apply at https://bttr.im/la9yy
We highly encourage all applicants to attend a volunteer information session to learn more about the services, and requirements and to go over the roles available. https://www.safehousecenter.org/volunteer-info-sessions/
If you have questions, please contact our Volunteer and Intern Program Coordinator at (734) 973-0242 x 297 or e-mail us at volunteer@safehousecenter.org.
2 Shifts
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08:00 AM to 08:00 AM
M-F, 5pm-8am or Sat- Sun or Sun-Mon 8am-8am shifts. Volunteer sign up for 3 Shifts a month & Volunteer from home
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05:00 PM to 08:00 AM
M-F, 5pm-8am or Sat- Sun or Sun-Mon 8am-8am shifts. Volunteer sign up for 3 Shifts a month & Volunteer from home
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About SafeHouse Center
Location:
4100 CLARK RD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48105, US
Mission Statement
To provide safety, support, advocacy and resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children, and To work relentlessly to change the systems and attitudes that allow this abuse to continue.
Description
SafeHouse Center provides support for those impacted by domestic violence or sexual assault. SafeHouse provides free and confidential services for any person victimized that lives or works in Washtenaw County. Our services include emergency shelter for those in danger of being hurt or killed, counseling, legal advocacy, support groups, and especially, hope .
Check out www.safehousecenter.org for more details on volunteer opportunities and training schedules.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4100 Clark RdAnn Arbor, MI 48105
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Crisis Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Advocacy
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Virtual interview, mandatory virtual CORE & program Training , 6-month Commitment, and sign up for 3 shifts per month.
- Volunteer In Services