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16 people are interested
Office for Women and Domestic & Sexual Violence Services New Volunteer Orientation
ORGANIZATION: Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
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16 people are interested
Fairfax County’s Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, OFWDSVS, is recruiting volunteers! OFWDSVS volunteers are an integral part of our mission of preventing and ending domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking by fostering a community based on equality and mutual respect through prevention and intervention, community engagement and awareness, policy and advocacy. Volunteers receive extensive training and ongoing support while serving our community. Our volunteers assist with crisis intervention to callers of our 24-hour hotline, provide hospital accompaniment services, court advocacy, facilitate psychoeducational groups, and more. Sign up for one of our upcoming orientations to learn more about how to get involved. If you have any questions, please contact Nadia at Nadia.Hoonan@fairfaxcounty.gov.
More opportunities with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
Location:
12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 740, Fairfax, VA 22035, US
Mission Statement
DSVS advances our mission of preventing and ending domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking by fostering a community based on equality and mutual respect through prevention and intervention, community engagement and awareness, policy and advocacy.
Description
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services offers services for Fairfax County Residents whose lives have been affected by domestic and sexual violence. Services include:
- Counseling services (individual and group) for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
- Telephone hotline / helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide information and support.
- Support services for individuals and families leaving violent situations.
- Intervention services for offenders, including those referred by the courts for physical, emotional or verbal abuse as well as those voluntarily seeking services.
- Community education about healthy relationships, effective communication skills, and how to recognize abusive behaviors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12000 Government Center PkwyConference Room4/5Fairfax, VA 22035
DATE POSTED
December 31, 2018
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Advocacy
- Data Entry
- Group Facilitation
- Community Outreach
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- One year commitment
- Volunteers must pass a background check and Child Protective Services check.