- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
If you are passionate about creating a violence-free Jefferson County, contact us!
ORGANIZATION: VACJC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Volunteers are the backbone of any human service agency and they play a crucial role for VACJC. Our Agency and community is enhanced by the services and empathy a volunteer provides through advocacy and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. We value and appreciate all of the time, talent, and creativity that volunteers give to our agency and our clients.
Serving as a volunteer involves responding to crisis calls and assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or homeless women and children. This may include transporting clients to shelter, accompanying them to the hospital or police station, advocating for them, or just being present to provide emotional support in a time of crisis.
If you are not interested in working directly with clients, VACJC is always looking for volunteers to assist staff members with administrative and clerical duties. Additionally, VACJC does a lot of community outreach, so we are constantly seeking out individuals who are interested in tabling an event. Finally, we always need volunteers who are interested in assisting with special events.
When volunteering at VACJC, we want to find out what YOU are passionate about. This helps us identify an opportunity for you within the organization that allows you to put your passion into practice.
More opportunities with VACJC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About VACJC
Location:
418 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601, US
Mission Statement
The Victims Assistance Center provides service to all individuals in our community who are impacted by violence or crime through advocacy, education, and emotional support.
Description
Beginning in 1977 as a "grass roots" initiative to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and shelter to victims of domestic/family violence, the Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County (then known as the Jefferson County Women's Center) was incorporated into a 501(c)3 in April 1979. Since that time, the name has been changed and the mission of the agency has expanded to include providing services to ALL victims of ALL crimes. The agency serves all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability, or other status. The agency strives to create and foster a community that is safe, caring, and working together to bring hope, inspire change, and empower individuals to move beyond their circumstances.
The Victims Assistance Center is a designated comprehensive Victims Assistance Program. The agency is approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for both the residential shelter and the Child Advocacy Center, certified by the New York State Department of Health as a rape crisis center, and is Nationally Accredited by the National Children's Alliance for the agency's Child Advocacy Center.
The agency provides all services, including specialized medical exams and therapy, free of charge to ensure that all individuals in need of services can access them regardless of their ability to pay.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
418 Washington StreetWatertown, NY 13601
DATE POSTED
January 31, 2019
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Crisis Intervention
- Event Management
- Administrative Support
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- If you are working directly with clients you must pass an FBI background check and a state background check. VACJC covers the cost of the background checks.