Volunteer Advocate
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Recruiting Organization: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center - Violence Intervention and Treatment Program
The Violence Intervention & Treatment Program (VITP) works to help and empower
survivors of sexual and domestic violence. We offer trauma-informed counseling
and case management services to anyone who has experienced sexual violence,
domestic violence, or knows someone who has.
We are looking for Volunteer Rape Crisis Advocates to be on call to assist in the
Emergency Department during the evenings, weekends and holidays. Advocates
provide emotional support, advocacy, information and assistance to individuals
who present to the ED after a sexual assault or incident of domestic violence.
*This is an unpaid volunteer position.*
Requirements:
Must be 18 and over
Must Complete a free 40-hour Rape Crisis Training
Must be able to be on call for evening, weekend and holiday shifts
Must commit to 2 shifts per month and bi-monthly group support check ins
Must be able to get to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center within 30 minutes of being called
Must go through hospital clearance which includes drug screening and up to date vaccinations
Stipend ProvidedFalse
Training Provided
Housing AvailableFalse
Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse
Wheelchair AccessibleFalse
Fee RequiredFalse
Fee Amount: None
This opportunity is recurring
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374 Stockholm StreetBrooklyn, NY 11237
DATE POSTED
December 30, 2021
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