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Victim Advocate (Volunteer)

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ORGANIZATION: The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors

  • 58 people are interested
The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors

Duties:
Victim Advocates provide emotional support and resources to primary and secondary victims of sexual assault. This is done both over the phone (crisis hotline) & in person (hospital exam, police interview, etc).

Qualifications:

  • This position requires crisis intervention and good communication skills.
  • Must be able to respond to victim/family in a non-judgemental and unbiased manner.
  • Must possess knowledge and understanding of the issue of sexual assault and domestic violence.
  • The Victim advocate will have to complete a mandatory 32 hour volunteer training that specifically prepares one to become a victim advocate as well as other positions we have available to our volunteers.
  • The Victim Advocate is required to sign up for a minimum of 2 shifts per month.
  • The Victim Advocate's purpose is to provide support to the victim without interfering with the medical examination or police investigation.

Apply here: https://visitthecenter.org/volunteer

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About The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors

Location:

718 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Suites A & B, Newport News, VA 23601, US

Mission Statement

The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors has been a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 1996. We provide free crisis services to victims of sexual assault (both children and adults), their family members, friends, dating partners or anyone seeking services related to overcoming sexual violence. The Center serves an active role in the reduction and elimination of sexual violence in our community by hosting ongoing education and awareness events, as well as providing training and technical assistance to allied professionals and the community.

Description

The Center for Sexual Assault Survivors provides crisis services, individual and group counseling to sexual assault victims and their families as well as community educational and awareness programs.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Crisis Support
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Crisis Support

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

718 J Clyde Morris BLvdSuite BNewport News, VA 23601

(37.077095,-76.465485)
 

DATE POSTED

December 19, 2019

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Relationship Building
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Advocacy

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 shifts per month, for at least 1 yr of service
  • 1.) Apply online: https://visitthecenter.org/volunteer 2.) Complete interview 3.) Pass background check 4.) Finish our 38hr volunteer training

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