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19 people are interested
Seeking PRN Crisis Helpline Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Safe Connections
Please visit the new page to apply.
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19 people are interested
Crisis Help Line Volunteer - Provide crisis intervention and referrals to people who have experienced rape, physical, emotional, verbal, and/or sexual abuse. Volunteers provide emotional support and crisis intervention to those who call the Crisis Helpline. Referrals are often given to assist callers with needs such as emergency shelter, legal assistance, food, and/or individual therapy or support groups. Volunteers answer the line from their own homes and work 6-12 hours a month. Required: must reside in St. Louis Metropolitan area and be familiar with local resources.
Volunteers work 3 hour shifts. Primary need is weekends and holidays, between 8 AM and midnight. Please visit our website for more information about Safe Connections, www.safeconnections.org.
More opportunities with Safe Connections
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About Safe Connections
Location:
2165 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Safe Connections is to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault through education, crisis intervention, counseling, and support services.
Description
Safe Connections serves women who at some time in their life have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. This includes rape victims and victims of domestic violence. We provide a variety of services to women including: long and short term therapy, a 24-hour Crisis Helpline, prevention services admnisistered to teens in the community, and a variety of support groups and educational workshops.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 3, 2024
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Crisis Counseling
- Critical Thinking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6-12 hours per month
- St. Louis Metropolitan area residency required