Volunteer with I-CAN the Crime Victims Assistance Network

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ORGANIZATION: Crime Victims Assistance Network (I-CAN) Foundation

The Crime Victims Assistance Network (I-CAN) is seeking volunteers. We are in need of kind and compassionate people to help with the following:

* Answer the I-CAN support line and provide peer counseling
* Assist victims in completing and submitting Victims Compensation forms
* Provide victim support at Parole Hearings
* Provide outreach presentations
* Staff booths at community fairs
* Create informational packets for victims
* Observe and gather information at parole hearings for educational purposes

All volunteers must complete both our online and in-person training prior to working face to face with clients.

We are currently accepting applications and scheduling interviews. Our next training session will begin on October 21, 2017.

For more information or to apply simply respond to this post or give us a call at 916-273-3603.

Our hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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About Crime Victims Assistance Network (I-CAN) Foundation

Location:

1809 S St #101316, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811, US

Mission Statement

Mission: To support, educate and empower those impacted by crime. The Crime Victims Assistance Network (I-CAN) Foundation is a crime victims assistance organization based in California. We are here to help. The I-CAN Foundation provides services, free of charge, to victims of crime in Sacramento, throughout the state of California and across the country that include information, advocacy, accompaniment to parole hearings, and resources and referrals.

Description

I-CAN Volunteer Victim Advocates work to enhance the victim-centered approach embraced by the I-CAN Foundation. Advocates provide crisis intervention, peer counseling, emotional support, information and referrals to victims of crime and their loved ones. They may be asked to support a victim through the parole hearing process and accompaniment to court. In addition volunteers may be asked to assist the foundation in outreaching to the community and other organizations. Individuals interested in becoming a Volunteer Victim Advocate with the I-CAN Foundation must first successfully complete the I-CAN Victim Advocate training that covers a variety of subjects on victim services, with emphasis on crisis intervention and peer counseling. To apply email us for the Volunteer Application. Once your application is reviewed by our staff you will be called in for an in person interview. For more information, please call 916-273-3603 ext 28 during our business hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 5:00pm; or email volunteer@ican-foundation.org

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Crisis Support
Justice & Legal
Advocacy & Human Rights, Crisis Support, Justice & Legal

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1809 S Street Box 101316Sacramento, CA 95811

(38.567528,-121.48639)
 

DATE POSTED

September 18, 2017

SKILLS

  • Data Entry
  • Legal (General)
  • People Skills
  • Social Media / Blogging
  • Advocacy
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training

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