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29 people are interested
Support a Survivor of Sexual Assault at the Hospital
ORGANIZATION: Families First
Please visit the new page to apply.
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29 people are interested
Are you kind, caring, and empathetic?
If so, we need people like you to support survivors of sexual assault in our community.
Since 1835, volunteers have been an integral part of Families First, helping us grow from a small society of "Friendly Neighbors," to an organization that serves individuals and families across Central Indiana. Families First is honored to become a Rape Crisis Center serving Indianapolis hospitals and relies on passionate and dedicated volunteers to help us support survivors of sexual assault.
What does a Sexual Assault Response Volunteer do?
Volunteers sign up for 6-hour on-call shifts to support survivors during a sexual assault forensic exam (commonly known as a "rape kit") at local hospitals. When an individual goes into a hospital for this exam, the nurse calls the advocate on-call to come support the survivor during the exam. An advocate’s main focus is to support the survivor emotionally and be a listening ear during the exam, while also making sure the survivor is as comfortable as possible by getting clean clothes, food, or blankets from the hospital’s supply. Advocates do some safety planning, education regarding the exam, connection to resources, and education on reporting to law enforcement if the survivor chooses. Advocates are equipped with resources and supplies to take with them to the hospital, and there is always a staff advocate available for help and support.
Ne experience required. We provide all of the training and tour the hospital room where these exams take place. We ask that volunteers are ready to learn and listen. Volunteers create their own schedule and are asked to commit to six months of volunteering.
Have questions but don't want to commit? Reach out and we're happy to answer them!
Read a testimonial from a volunteer here: https://www.familiesfirstindiana.org/hospitalvolunteer
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About Families First
Location:
2240 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208, US
Mission Statement
Families First's mission is to create healthier communities by strengthening families and individuals during life challenges and changes.
Description
Services include individual, marital and family counseling; domestic violence treatment groups for victims, batterers and children; chemical dependency treatment programs; counseling and homemaker services for elderly; protective care services for Marion County residents with mental illness, disability or age-related challenges; family, parent and community education; counseling and support for relative caregivers; and a family strengthening program for school-aged children and their families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2240 North Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46208
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2020
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Case Work / Management
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Mentoring
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- We ask volunteers to choose 4 6-hour shifts per month. There are no requirements on a volunteer's schedule- these shifts can be once a week, back-to-back, or varied. Volunteers create their own schedule monthly. Breaks are welcome.