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When
It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.Where
Downtown Rock HillRock Hill, SC 29730About
Purpose: to provide support to victims of abuse over the phone and in-person
Supervisor(s): DeNea Means, Domestic Violence Coordinator, Hannah Mobley, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Advocate, Volunteer Coordinator, Shelby Lewis
Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Completion of 15 hours Volunteer Training
- Ability to remain non-judgmental and non-directive
- Willingness to work through emergency situations with calm and collective demeanor
- Singing and adhering to confidentially pledge
- Access to reliable transportation and phone service
- Adherence to the philosophy, goals, and policies of Safe Passage
Responsibilities:
- Answer crisis calls or in person crisis interviews
- Complete crisis in-take assessment sheet
- Provide adequate information to potential clients about services
- Work with staff to provide additional resources and emergency shelter services as needed
- Support callers in creating a safety plan as needed
- Attend quarterly meetings of volunteer staff
- Contact supervisor regarding mandated reports or child abuse or suicide attempts
Learning opportunities:
- Receive working knowledge of services provided to victims and survivors or domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse at Safe Passage
- Gain experience in working with victims of abuse in emergency situations
- Learn about community resources available to those in need
- Develop familiarity with responsibilities of victim service providers
- Network with community partners and government personnel
- Work to create a culture of change pertaining to violence against adults and children
Time commitment: minimum 5 hours per month
Availability: Flexible
Skills
- Office Reception
- Crisis Intervention
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
Good Match For
N/A
Requirements & Commitment
- minimum 5 hours per month