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The Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Without our awesome team of volunteers we could not provide the number of services that we do! E very service we offer is free of charge to the victim and their family!
We are in need of Hospital Victim Advocates! Victim advocates volunteer for shifts during the week or weekends to respond to any ER hospital calls for domestic violence or sexual assault. By providing the victim with emotional support during their exam, victim advocates serve a vital role in the recovery process, This initial contact with victims is a very important introduction to the services we offer to help empower them after this tragic event.
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older Must complete the 25-Hour Volunteer Training Course Access to Transportation Ability to listen and communicate in non-judgmental manner while respecting client confidentiality Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
Find out more information and apply at http://www.cumbeecenter.org/volunteer.html
Our mission is to support and empower domestic violence and sexual violence victims and their families by providing services, reducing the tolerance of abuse, and advocating for social change.
Description
The Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons is a non-profit agency, which provides services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. All our services are 100% free and confidential.
In an attempt to accomplish our mission, we:
offer an immediate, confidential safe place for the abused to live
provide a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on peer support
implement a self-help philosophy to enhance self-esteem and decision-making skills
staff 24- hour crisis line
provide accurate information and referrals to abused women and their children and when appropriate to their abusers
provide advocacy services
provide individual crisis, group and family counseling
provide follow up support
offer community education to increase public awareness and understanding of domestic violence.
