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5 people are interested
Certified Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Center for Empowerment and Education
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Are you passionate about making a positive impact and supporting survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault?
Join us at The Center for Empowerment and Education and help us create a safe supportive community.
Volunteer Opportunities Available:
- Hotline Support - Provide compassionate assistance and crisis intervention to callers.
- Community Impact & Outreach- Assist in raising awareness through community events, presentations and educational programs.
- Shelter Suppport- Helping with daily operations, providing a listening ear to residents.
- Support Group Facilitator- Co facilitate ongoing weekly support groups.
- ACT OUT- Act out programming with Prevention Educators.
Please note that there are many more opportunities for you to volunteer with us.
Why Volunteer with us?
- Flexible Scheduling
- Community Impact
- Training and Support
- Personal Growth
Requirements:
- Must be of 18 years.
- Background check required.
- Passion for suppprting survivors and advocating for change.
If you are ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Visit our website to submit an applicaiton: https://www.empowerdb.com/cee/volunteer
Join us today and be part of the change!
More opportunities with The Center for Empowerment and Education
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Center for Empowerment and Education
Location:
2 West St., Danbury, CT 06810, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to serve the needs of individuals, families and the community with prevention, crisis intervention and support services with regard to domestic violence, sexual assault and other major life crises. We achieve this mission through our strongly committed team of dedicated staff, direct service and board of director volunteers, and with the help of our many partners, from individuals and governments to local nonprofits and corporations. Together, they help us to sustain the provision of high quality, professional services for all who turn to us for help, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Description
The Center for Empowerment and Education helps save and rebuild lives and create safer communities.
Since our founding in 1975, The Center for Empowerment and Education has been a safe haven as the sole provider of services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in the Northern Fairfield and Southern Litchfield County areas.
Each year, the Center serves over 30,000 individuals from our area communities. Our free and confidential services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Center’s key areas of focus include emergency shelter and support services, counseling and advocacy, crisis intervention, and community education, primary prevention and training.
All funds provided to the Center support our critically needed domestic violence, sexual assault and resource services for adults and children in our 13-town service area, including: Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, and Washington.
The Center is a member of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2024
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible