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35 people are interested
Mentor a Survivor of Trafficking
ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army's STOP-IT Program
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35 people are interested
DESCRIPTION
Mentorship Volunteer
Under the supervision of the Volunteer and Program Managers, the mentor helps create a safe, welcoming environment where the client will feel comfortable. The mentor will be expected to develop a relationship with the participant and provide general support to the person with whom they are paired.
The mentor position will vary based on the individual needs of the participant, but can include the following:
- Attending community events, such as museums, fairs, street festivals, concerts, etc.
- Being an active listener and providing support and encouragement when appropriate.
- Phone conversations after a difficult day at work or school.
- Sharing a meal together
- Assisting with resume compilation
- Practicing for job interviews
- Tutoring or homework help
- Connecting participant with other supports within the community, if appropriate
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must have served at least 3 months (one scheduling cycle) on the hotline.
- Meet with participant for 2-3 hours, monthly for a minimum of one year
- Check in with participant weekly via phone or text
- Check in with volunteer coordinator or trafficking specialist assigned to the case monthly or any time there is a significant change in behavior, situation, or relationship with the participant
- Honor all commitments made to the participant
- Recognize role as a mandated reporter and report any problematic issues to the volunteer coordinator or trafficking specialist and DCFS or Elder Abuse
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be sensitive to and work appropriately with culturally and socio-economically diverse client populations.
- Experience with computer processing programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe.
- Ability to assess immediacy of need and provide appropriate referrals and contacts.
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Prior to participating in this function within the STOP-IT team, you will be required to complete the following:
- Volunteer application
- Background check
- Two 15-30 minute interviews
- A two day Volunteer training seminar
- 3-5 minute video to be screened by potential mentees
Email the organizer with questions. To register for the next training session, held on 9/8/2018 and 9/15/2018 from 8:30am-4:30pm at The Salvation Army's Norridge Corps (8354 W Foster Ave, Norridge, IL 60706), email the organizer. Both days are required to volunteer with the STOP-IT Program. Please contact STOP-IT@usc.salvationarmy.org for more information.
More opportunities with The Salvation Army's STOP-IT Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Salvation Army's STOP-IT Program
Location:
4800 N. Marine Dr. First Floor, Chicago, IL 60640, US
Mission Statement
STOP-IT builds relationships with trafficked persons through outreach, ongoing case management and support, and service referrals. STOP-IT also trains community service providers and raises public awareness on human trafficking.
Description
The STOP-IT Program:
- Builds relationships with suspected trafficked persons through outreach,
- Operates a 24-hour hotline for emergency assistance (877.606.3158),
- Serves all persons including children and adults, women and men impacted by sex or labor trafficking
- Assists persons currently victimized, as well as survivors through service referrals and ongoing support,
- Facilitates a drop-in space for young women. Our drop-in is a safe space for young women who are at risk of trafficking or who have traded sex to survive can find rest, resources and build community. For more information, including the location - call 1.877.606.3158
- Conducts training seminars to raise awareness about the existence of human trafficking,
- Provides practical assistance to community services providers to assist in recognizing possible trafficked persons, thus expanding the scope of service.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Cook County and the Nine Collar CountiesChicago/Suburbs, IL 60640
DATE POSTED
April 30, 2018
SKILLS
- Networking
- Crisis Intervention
- Life Coaching
- Relationship Building
- Spiritual Healing
- Career Counseling / Coaching
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-5 hours monthly
- Volunteer training required--next training 3/3 AND 3/10 (8:30am-4:30pm)