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Volunteer Positions Available:

Resource and Recovery Center Sexual Assault and Trauma Services has volunteer positions open for victim advocates. As a volunteer you will play an important role in making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Requirements:

• Must complete 30 hour online Advocacy Core Training as well as 10 hour shadowing (required by Florida Council Against Sexual Violence)
• Provide on-call crisis intervention
• Provide emotional support to victims
• Provide information regarding victim rights
• Commit to a minimum of 16 hours per month
• Accompany survivors throughout the criminal and administrative proceedings
• Participate in 24/7 helpline rotation
• Attend monthly meetings/trainings

Knowledge and Skill:

• Able to work in a crisis environment
• Provide emotional support and referrals
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of sexual violence issues
• Trustworthy, dependable, flexible and caring
• Comfortable working with law enforcement and medical staff
• Ability to work as a team
• Able to attend monthly meetings
• Be able to apply learned skills out in the field
• Bi-lingual is a plus
• Must possess compassion, integrity, and creativity skills

"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreased by being shared." - Buddha