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11 people are interested
Volunteer with Domestic Violence Victims with Sojourn!
ORGANIZATION: Sojourn
Please visit the new page to apply.
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11 people are interested
Sojourn's 40 hour domestic violence counselor training program is starting again this Spring on Tuesday, April 7th.
All interested individuals must attend a mandatory 40-hour domestic violence counselor training program mandated by California Evidence Code 1037.1. Trainings are held in the Spring and Fall. After you have attended all training sessions and volunteered with our organization for 6 months, you will receive a certificate of achievement which will indicate completion of your training.
Sojourn’s 40-hour training will cover everything from crisis intervention and peer counseling skills to legal and social service resources, with help from experts in their respective fields. If you are not interested in volunteering with Sojourn but wish to further your education on domestic violence, you can attend the training for a fee of $250.00. Otherwise, the training is free-of-charge, as are all of our services for victims.
Volunteer opportunities include working in the following areas:
24-Hour Hotline
Empowerment playgroups
Support groups
Court /Visitation accompaniment
Interpretation/Translation
GROW - the horticultural therapy program
Donation sorting
Outreach and education
Transportation
Clerical work
You may access the volunteer application here:
https://www.thepeopleconcern.org/ckeditor/userfiles/files/Sojourn_Volunteer_Application_2017V3.pdf
More opportunities with Sojourn
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Sojourn
Location:
P.O. Box 7081, Santa Monica, CA 90406, US
Mission Statement
Provide, without prejudice, shelter and support services to adult and child victims of domestic violence. Prevent violence through non-dominant child-rearing and the re-envisioning of gender stereotypes using a philosophy of nonviolence and individual empowerment. Work for social justice, locally and globally, by: -Educating the community -Collaborating with allies and fostering solidarity -Promoting legislation that affirms the rights of oppressed populations -Engaging in grassroots activism toward political, governmental, and institutional systems change
Description
Established in 1977, Sojourn provides adult and child victims of domestic violence a safe space to regroup, rebuild, and re-establish their self-esteem and lives. Our diverse programs serve victims of all classes, cultures and ethnicities, sexual and gender identities, and religions, regardless of economic circumstances, physical and mental disabilities or immigration status, including those who are traditionally underserved, such as members of the LGBTQ community, elderly people, prostitutes, people with HIV, and people suffering from substance use disorder. Sojourn fosters solidarity among victims, educates the community and society, and is committed to effecting political and social change through grassroots activism and a philosophy of individual empowerment.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
ConfidentialSanta Monica, CA 90406
DATE POSTED
February 25, 2020
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Case Work / Management
- Crisis Counseling
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training