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16 people are interested
Volunteer for RAINN - The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
ORGANIZATION: RAPE ABUSE AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK INC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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16 people are interested
The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, operated by RAINN, provides live, secure, anonymous crisis support to the growing number of people who prefer communicating online through a simple instant message format, giving those affected by sexual assault a safe place to receive support.
As a trained volunteer you:- Undergo a thorough screening process.
- Interact with experts in the field and an array of staff members.
- Provide much-needed support to victims of sexual assault and their loved ones.
To ensure this is the right volunteer program for you, the following are the expectations and responsibilities of an online hotline volunteer:
- Be at least 18 years old or older.
- Must pass a criminal background check provided by RAINN at no-cost to you.
- Required to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours of direct service on the Online Hotline each month.
- Volunteers can expect to dedicate an additional 2 hours a month for things such as monthly volunteer meetings and correspondence.
- Commit to at least 18 months of volunteer service.
- Adhere to and practice RAINN policies.
- Work from the comfort of your own home.
- Washington, DC - September 22, 23, and October 7.
- Applications will close August 13.
- Training on September 22 & 23 will be in-person.
- Training on October 7 will be online.
- Chicago, IL - October 20, 21, and November 4.
- Applications will close September 17.
- Training on October 20 & 21 will be in-person.
- Training on November 4 will be online.
Interested? The application is on our site!
https://www.rainn.org/volunteer
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About RAPE ABUSE AND INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK INC
Location:
1220 L ST NW STE 505, WASHINGTON, DC 20005, US
Mission Statement
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Description
As a trained volunteer you:
- Undergo a thorough screening process.
- Interact with experts in the field and an array of staff members.
- Provide much-needed support to victims of sexual assault and their loved ones.
To ensure this is the right volunteer program for you, the following are the expectations and responsibilities of an online hotline volunteer:
- Be at least 18 years old or older.
- Must pass a criminal background check provided by RAINN at no-cost to you.
- Required to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours of direct service on the Online Hotline each month.
- Commit to at least 18 months of volunteer service. Start date is in-person training.
- Adhere to and practice RAINN policies.
- Work from the comfort of your own home.
https://www.rainn.org/volunteer
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Addressed to be determined.Chicago, IL 60601
DATE POSTED
September 25, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Problem Solving
- Crisis Counseling
- Critical Thinking
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 18 months remote commitment
- Must complete provided online training before attending in-person training.