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16 people are interested
Sexual Assault Prevention Education Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Patterson and McDaniel Family Center
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16 people are interested
Join the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Sexual Assault Prevention Education Team!
Volunteers work with a team to present Sexual Violence Prevention Programs to school personnel and designated students in local DuPage County K-12 schools. Volunteers also assist in providing professional training and public education for other service providers on issues of sexual violence. Our policy is to only have comprehensively trained individuals, work directly with students and survivors. No degree required. Training will be provided.
Prospective volunteers must apply through the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago's Career Page and meet the requirements below.
- Must be available to volunteer between the hours of 7:30am - 4pm.
- Requires a mobile phone.
- Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required.
- Provide documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
- One-year commitment required with a one-two day weekly availability.
- Flexible scheduling - volunteers only work on days that schools are in session.
- We are looking to expand our bilingual team.
Volunteers are required to complete a mandatory 40-Hour Crisis Intervention Training at a cost of $65.00 and occurs quarterly. Additionally, volunteers must attend a four-day in-person prevention training from August 13, 2024 - August 16, 2024. There is no fee for prevention training.
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About YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Patterson and McDaniel Family Center
Location:
2055 Army Trail Road, Suite 140, Addison, IL 60101, US
Mission Statement
The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and diginty for all
Description
The YWCA Metropolitan Chicago provides assistance to survivors of sexual violence, educates about the effects of violence in our community, and promotes general health and wellness through our Sexual Violence Support Services.
The YWCA Medical and Criminal Justice Program helps to reduce the trauma an help with the healing process. Advocates provide emotional support and information during the medical and criminal justice procedures to sexual assault survivors, non-significant others, and non-offending family members. Medical advocates provide 24-hour support to survivors. Legal advocates provide support through police and court proceedings.
The YWCA offers prevention education services to schools, youth-based focused agencies and professionals. Prevention education services prepare students, teachers, parents and professionals to recognize and prevent abusive behaviors. The YWCA also instructs parents and teachers about the dynamics surrounding violence and provides support if an incident occurs.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2055 Army Trail RoadSuite 140Addison, IL 60101
DATE POSTED
April 16, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Child Welfare
- Child Development
- Bilingual
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible scheduling - Volunteers only work on days that schools are in session. Parents who have children in school and retired teachers have valuable experience and insights, making them excellent candidates for this role.
- Mandatory 40-Hour Crisis Intervention Training is a blend between self-study and evening virtual sessions. Volunteers must attend all evening virtual training sessions.