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ORGANIZATION: WomenSafe, Inc.

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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WomenSafe is a non-profit domestic violence emergency shelter serving individuals and families throughout Northeast Ohio. Volunteers are needed to help spread awareness of domestic violence, educate the community on WomenSafe services and raise funds to directly support victims.

Do you enjoy getting out in Geauga County? Do you like talking with others? Then this position is for you!

Community Outreach opportunties exist throughout the year for the following tasks:

-Sit at a WomenSafe Booth (typically during weekend hours) - sell raffle tickets and provide information to community members

No experience necessary, training provided. Must be interested in some weekend hours.

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About WomenSafe, Inc.

Location:

12041 Ravenna Road, Chardon, OH 44024, US

Mission Statement

WomenSafe's mission is to provide emergency shelter and support services for survivors of domestic violence throughout Northeast Ohio.

Description

WomenSafe offers a variety of services to clients. Services available today include: emergency shelter, 24-hour support and crisis management hotline, individualized and group counseling, art therapy, court advocacy, peer support, aftercare, education and referrals. To build community awareness, educational presentations are available to civic organizations, schools, churches, or any interested group. The agency also provides "Healthy Relationship" presentations to Lake and Geauga County schools (elementary through college) All services are provided for free regardless of economic income. WomenSafe is one of only two of the nearly 80 domestic violence programs in the State of Ohio whose programs are fully certified by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and the Ohio Department of Mental Health. The agency is also certified by Medicaid for its diagnostic assessment, counseling and community support programs. We are also proud to be SafeZone Certified by the Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization, which offers a comprehensive cultural competency training and technical assistance to increase safety and resources for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking with the LGBTQI communities.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Crisis Support
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Crisis Support

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Chardon, OH 44024

(41.54345,-81.1937)
 

SKILLS

  • Networking
  • People Skills
  • Internet Research
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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