Domestic Violence Crisis Support Volunteers Needed

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NoSilence NoViolence is looking for compassionate and dependable volunteers to help with crisis support calls and emails. Please don't let the word crisis scare you. If a survivor is in immediate danger they are instructed to contact 911 authorities. Our support team is for less immediate questions, however just as necessary and vital.

NoSilence NoViolence receives emails and calls from survivors for various reasons i.e. looking for resources and direction, educational group information, they are thinking of leaving, have general questions etc.

Crisis Support Volunteers will:

• Respond to crisis calls/emails as requested by lead crisis volunteer and/or NoSilence NoViolence Founder.The goal is to call back within 24 hours.
• Assess need of individual and connect to resources
• Provide follow-up calls/emails once initial contact has been made
• Research county resources for women in crisis
• Accompany participants to court hearings/other appointments per leader’s request
• Maintain record of hours volunteered and survivors supported

Skills Required:

- 40 hour domestic violence training required or relevant experience

- Experience with or understanding of domestic violence

- Empathy, solid listening skills, patience and openness

Skills Preferred:

• Knowledge of resources in the area that support Domestic Violence Survivors
• Social work and/or counseling

Time Commitment:

- A minimum of six month commitment and 4-6 hours a month required. Looking for volunteers that have experience with or understanding of domestic violence, empathy, solid listening skills, patience and openness.