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11 people are interested
Volunteer Child Abuse Prevention Facilitator
ORGANIZATION: YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Patterson and McDaniel Family Center
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11 people are interested
If you are passionate about keeping children safe from violence, and want to make a difference in the community, come join our growing team.
The YWCA Metropolitan Chicago's Prevention Team provides child assault prevention education to students in elementary grades through high school. We currenly deliver our programs to students in over 70 schools throughout DuPage County.
Our prevention schedule coincides with the DuPage County school year. A volunteer must be available during the school week when children are in classes. In order to deliver prevention education, the YWCA's 40 hour Rape Crisis Training and the Mandatory Prevention Training must be completed.
- We are looking for individuals who can commit to a minimum of two flexible days a week.
- Schedules are prepared one month in advance to allow for flexibility.
- Must have a reliable means of transportation.
- We are looking to expand our bi-lingual team.
- A degree or background in sexual violence education is not required.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
February 18, 20, 24, 25, 27 - 6pm - 10pm
March 2, 3, 5, 9, 10 - 6pm - 10pm
Saturday
February, 22, 29 - 9am - 5pm
Cost: $65.00 for materials
Mandatory Prevention Training - 9am - 4pm
March 30, 2020
April 1st - April 3rd, 2020
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About YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Patterson and McDaniel Family Center
Location:
2055 Army Trail Road, Suite 140, Addison, IL 60101, US
Mission Statement
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and diginty for all
Description
The YWCA Metropolitan Chicago provides assistance to survivors of sexual violence, educates about the effects of violence in our community, and promotes general health and wellness through our Sexual Violence Support Services.
The YWCA Medical and Criminal Justice Program helps to reduce the trauma an help with the healing process. Advocates provide emotional support and information during the medical and criminal justice procedures to sexual assault survivors, non-significant others, and non-offending family members. Medical advocates provide 24-hour support to survivors. Legal advocates provide support through police and court proceedings.
The YWCA offers prevention education services to schools, youth-based focused agencies and professionals. Prevention education services prepare students, teachers, parents and professionals to recognize and prevent abusive behaviors. The YWCA also instructs parents and teachers about the dynamics surrounding violence and provides support if an incident occurs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2055 W. Army Trail Rd.Suite 140AddisonAddison, IL 60101
DATE POSTED
December 2, 2019
SKILLS
- Spanish
- Teaching / Instruction
- Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Counseling
- Public Speaking
- Acting
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training