Volunteer Crisis and Hospital Advocate

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Volunteer Advocate's Purpose:

Help reduce the trauma a survivor experiences from an attempted or completed sexual assault. Provide unbiased emotional support and information to survivors, family members and friends. Help survivors understand their choices and support them in selecting their options.

Qualifications:

1. Able to work as a team member
2. Able to accept supervision
3. Ability to empathize and provide non-judgmental support
4. Good listening skills
5. Reliable transportation
6. Evening & weekends availability

Requirements:

1. Commit to one year of service.
2. Complete an interview and background screening process.
3. Complete 40 hours of training (Begins January 2019) Exact date T.B.D.
4. Successfully complete probationary period (2 on-call shifts)
5. Attend required 6 hours of Continuing Education after one-year anniversary. This can include volunteer meetings, volunteer training sessions, and some college classes (per the discretion of the Volunteer Coordinator)
6. Take a minimum of 1 on-call shift per month.
7. Successful completion of 90-day review with Volunteer Coordinator.