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19 people are interested
Sexual Assault Center in Alexandria looking for Hotline Advocate Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: City of Alexandria Sexual Assault Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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19 people are interested
Become a Volunteer!
The City of Alexandria’s Sexual Assault Center is recruiting volunteer advocates.
Volunteers are an integral part of the Sexual Assault Center. After a comprehensive training course, volunteers may become client advocates. Must pass a criminal background check and sex offender registry check.
Volunteers answer the 24-hour hotline virtually on evenings, weekends, and holidays and accompany survivors of sexual assault who are seeking medical attention at INOVA hospital in Fairfax. Volunteers provide emotional support and information to assist survivors in regaining control of their lives. Shifts are 12 hours (typically 6 pm-6 am) weeknights, (typically 6 am to 6 pm and 6 pm to 6 am) weekends, and holidays.
Please complete the application at https://survey.alexandriava.gov/s3/SACApplication ,
If you would like more information or would like a volunteer application Contact us at grace.brown@alexandriava.gov
2 Shifts
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06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Weekends and Holidays (6AM-6PM)
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06:00 PM to 06:00 AM
Weekdays, Holidays and Weekends (6PM-6AM)
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with City of Alexandria Sexual Assault Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About City of Alexandria Sexual Assault Center
Location:
123 North Pitt Street Suite 225, Alexandria, VA 22314, US
Mission Statement
The Department of Community and Human Services provides effective and essential safety net services that measurably improve or maintain the quality of life for Alexandrians. Additionally, the programs overseen by the Alexandria Community Services Board provide compassionate and effective services that support self-determination, recovery and resiliency for Alexandria residents affected by mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance abuse disorders.
Description
In August of 1975, the Alexandria Commission on the Status of Women established the Rape Victim Companion Program, which later became the Sexual Assault Response and Awareness Program, then in 2011, the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center. The program offers support to victims of sexual assault and their families and friends.
Trained volunteers and staff are available 24 hours a day to provide:
- crisis intervention and emotional support
- advocacy with medical, police, and court systems
- short-term individual and group counseling
- information and referrals
In addition to services for individuals, the staff is also available to provide trainings, information, and presentations to local schools and organizations.
The Sexual Assault Center offers services for:
- sexual assault (i.e. rape, attempted rape, fondling, indecent exposure, etc.) survivors and their family and friends
- sexual harassment and stalking victims
- women and men of any age, race, ethnicity, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, etc.
Many services are offered in both English and Spanish. Staff and volunteers use a confidential translation service to support survivors who speak many more languages.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Alexandria, VA 22314
DATE POSTED
November 16, 2022
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Advocacy
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Child Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Time commitment: Shifts are 12 hours at a time (typically 6 pm-6 am) weeknights, (typically 6 am to 6 pm and 6 pm to 6 am) weekends and holidays. Minimum of 2 shifts per month. 40 hours of training plus 12 hours of shadow shift.
- Have reliable transportation to INOVA Fairfax hospital (not metro accessible)