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2 people are interested
Crisis Responders Wanted
ORGANIZATION: YWCA North Central Indiana
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2 people are interested
As a volunteer Crisis Responder, you are a trained advocate for surviovrs of sexual assault, responding moments after the assault in order to reduce the long term effects of the trauma.
Volunteers are willing to be placed on a call list for the two Elkhart county hospitals. A crisis responder is willing to be contacted to see if he or she is available to come to the hospital to support the survivor. Advocates will be trained and provided with necessary resources. Volunteers are also encouraged to attend quaterly Sexual Assault Response Team community meetings.
What will the advocate do?
-Offer emotional support
-Provide a new pair of clothing to patient
-Answer questions survivor might have
-Help survivor know what to expect
-Contact family as requested
-Provide emotional support to family members and inform them how best to respond to the survivor.
-Provide valuable resources
Start making a difference in your community today by calling the YWCA of Elkhart County at 574-830-5073 for more information or by emailing ttuttle@ywcancin.org with subject line "Volunteer".
More opportunities with YWCA North Central Indiana
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About YWCA North Central Indiana
Location:
23426 US 33, Elkhart, IN 46517, US
Mission Statement
Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women
Description
The YWCA empowers and supports women, especially those who are currently fleeing from domestic violence situations or who feel unsafe due to an abuser or a recent sexual assault.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
23426 US 33Elkhart, IN 46517
DATE POSTED
August 4, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-5 hours every few months
- Must be compassionate and have good interpersonal skills.