Hospital Accompaniment Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Avalon Center
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Hospital Accompaniment Volunteer We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to be a part of our Hospital Accompaniment Team! The Hospital Accompaniment Team provides advocates to respond to calls to meet with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and provide resources and support. Volunteers will play a crucial role in assisting survivors understand their rights and relay information from medical staff.
Responsibilities
* Providing supportive services to individuals experiencing crisis related to domestic and/or sexual violence
* Providing supportive services and work with survivor to schedule follow-up services with Avalon
* Courteous, precise communication with staff, volunteers and survivors
* Ability to work with program specific volunteers.
* Adhere to Avalon’s client data confidentiality policy
Requirements
* Able to be on-call (commit to at least 4 days of the month-including weekends and holidays)
* Must have reliable transportation to respond to hospital calls
* Have reliable communication (cell phone, home phone)
* Experience with people from diverse backgrounds
* Completion of annual criminal history background review
* Local to Greater Williamsburg (Has to be able to respond to the hospital in 30 minutes)
Training
* Attend Volunteer Orientation and Training
* Attend Hospital Accompaniment Training
* Get a tour of the Hospital and meet with SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Coordinator
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Hospital Accompaniment Coordinator, Sunny Yi, at sunny@avaloncenter.org
More opportunities with Avalon Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Avalon Center
Location:
P.O. Box 6805, Williamsburg, VA 23188, US
Mission Statement
Avalon Center works to end domestic and sexual violence by breaking the cycle of abuse through prevention, education, shelter and support services in the Williamsburg area. Vision Avalon Center envisions an aware community that works together to promote healthy relationships and to end domestic and sexual violence. Our Guiding Principles We work to empower survivors. We provide research-based, best practices in our work. We have highly trained, trauma-informed staff that offers voluntary services. We make the most of available resources through careful stewardship of gifts and grants, and through collaboration and partnerships with other organizations. We are an example of excellence for other domestic and sexual violence programs in our state and nation. We provide services to all impacted individuals regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, creed, or religion.
Description
Our philosophy is that information, support and advocacy will empower victims and help them to make the choices that will lead them to take control of their lives and live free of violence.
Services: 24-hour HelpLine at 757-258-5051; weekly support groups and individual counseling; emergency housing for women and children;accompaniment; legal advocacy and resources; reference library; educational presentations
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O. Box 6508Williamsburg, VA 23188
DATE POSTED
May 24, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Crisis Intervention
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 22
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible On-Call shift scheduling