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7 people are interested
Crisis Hotline Workers
ORGANIZATION: YWCA of the Upper Lowlands, Inc
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7 people are interested
Suggested Minimum Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per week. Flexible days and times, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Minimum six-month commitment.
Summary: As Crisis Line advocates, volunteers are trained to answer our 24-hour telephone Crisis Line where callers are provided information and support specific to their situation.
Program Responsibilities:
- Provide crisis intervention, support, and legal information to callers or shelter residents.
- Provide helpful and appropriate referrals to callers and shelter residents.
- Log crisis calls, complete statistical worksheets, and assist with clerical tasks as necessary.
- Assist residents with cooperative living environment and daily operations of communal living.
- Provide survivor advocacy when needed.
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About YWCA of the Upper Lowlands, Inc
Location:
246 Church Street, Sumter, SC 29150, US
Mission Statement
The YWCA of the Upper Lowlands, Inc. is helping survivors of domestic violence with their various programs. Our services seek to empower men and women victims by helping them escape and recover from domestic violence.
Description
Upper Lowlands, Inc. (YWCA) is nonprofit membership organization incorporated in August 1967, as a member of the national YWCA, an autonomous women’s movement. We have been at the fore-front of social change ever since. Today, the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands service women, youth, families and seniors in Sumter, Lee and Clarendon Counties.
As part of a worldwide women’s movement in over 70 countries, the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands strives every day to achieve: Race and gender equity; Economic independence for women; Respect for diverse cultures; and A place where children and youth thrive.
Regardless of race or economic status, the YWCA of the Upper Lowlands provides women with the support and tools they need to transform their lives, be confident in their choices and raise healthy families. We are dedicated to promoting racial justice and personal empowerment across all of our pro-grams and service.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
246 Church StreetSumter, SC 29150
DATE POSTED
June 6, 2018
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Crisis Intervention
- Disaster Relief Call Center
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-6 Hours a week