-
5 people are interested
Security Operations Advocate: Maintain Security for Domestic Violence Shelter on Weekends
ORGANIZATION: Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
5 people are interested
LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS.
TO APPLY VISIT http://abuseintervention.org/get-involved/volunteer/vol_opps/
Security Operations Advocates provide direct assistance to shelter clients and families. As DAIS volunteers, shelter advocates must adhere to confidentiality, shelter and DAIS policies and procedures, as well as the agency's Code of Ethics. Shelter Advocates must maintain professional boundaries with shelter residents.
All of our volunteers are required to attend a 26-hour New Advocate Training in June, and in order to most effectively serve our clients, we ask that you commit to a minimum of 18 months.
The next New Advocate Training dates are:
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
- Problem Solving
- Multi-Tasking
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One 4-8 hour shift per week