Assault Response Volunteer

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Our vital 24-hour program to assist clients at a critical point.

First Step's Assault Response Program is tasked with in-person advocacy to survivors of domestic and sexual violence at local hospitals, police stations, and other locations immediately post assault. We are seeking deeply empathetic, nonjudgmental volunteers for this very important role.

All genders are welcomed to apply.

You would provide essential services to survivors and their loved ones, including:

• Safety planning,
• Crisis intervention,
• Resource securing,
• Medical and legal referrals and information,
• Emotional support,
• First Step service referrals and information,
• Healthcare and police advocacy.

This volunteer opportunity could require travel throughout Wayne County so living in the area is critical to timely activation. Currently, volunteers are on-call overnights and on weekends in 12-hour shifts 8 am-8 pm, 8 pm to 8 am for two shifts a month. There is a six-month commitment required to sustain continuity with the program.

You must have a car, driver's license, and valid auto insurance.

Please note, this opportunity is only open to those who have completed the First Step Core Training and completed the criminal and Department of Health and Human Services background checks. For more information about First Step's volunteer process, please respond above and go to www.firststep-mi.org/volunteer