The Victim Center's Volunteer Victim Advocates provide services to crime victims and their families in Southwest Missouri through our 24-hour crisis line that include: crisis intervention, safety planning, support, community referral information, etc. Volunteers schedule their two to four call shifts per month and are required to attend a monthly Volunteer Victim Advocate meeting.
At this time our services are provided by phone to be in compliance with the CDC's COVID-19 guidelines for everyone's safety.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old (or close to it), complete an application, interview, national background check, have a phone (since we provide volunteer service over the phone), reference checks, training, and monthly meeting.
Volunteer victim advocate trainings are held approximately monthly. The next volunteer victim advocate training will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on August 17, 24, 31, and September 7 via Zoom. Candidates must attend all training sessions. Click NOW to request your application, interviews are currently underway.
To learn more about The Victim Center, go to www.thevictimcenter.org
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
815 W. Tampa Street, Springfield, MO 65802, US
The Victim Center - We foster safety and health in our communities by walking with victims along their journey from trauma and tragedy to hope and healing.
The Victim Center was established in 1976 as a grass-roots Rape Crisis Center. It is now a nonprofit, United Way agency who serves all individuals who have been victims of a violent or sexual crime. All services are confidential and free-of-charge.
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815 West Tampa StreetSpringfield, MO 65802
October 26, 2021