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Court Accompaniment Support Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse)
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The Court Accompaniment Volunteer provides vital emotional support and guidance to survivors of domestic violence during court proceedings. By attending hearings with survivors, you'll offer a reassuring presence and help them navigate the often-intimidating courthouse. Your support will empower survivors and provide comfort throughout a challenging process they would otherwise face alone. This is a meaningful opportunity to directly impact the lives of survivors and contribute to their emotional well-being as they seek safety and justice.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Attend court hearings alongside victims/survivors of domestic violence.
* Provide general legal information and emotional support to survivors before and after their hearing.
* Assist survivors in navigating the courthouse and locating the departments they need to access.
* Offer reassurance and guidance to survivors throughout the court process.
Approximate Number of Hours: Hours vary depending on need. Court calendars and volunteer assignments are broken up into morning (8:30am-12:00pm) and afternoon (1:30pm-5:00pm). We prioritize accompaniment for restraining order hearings, which are heard in the morning Tuesday - Friday and in the afternoon on Tuesday or Thursday.
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About CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse)
Location:
2211 Palm Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403, US
Mission Statement
CORA provides safety, support and healing for individuals who experience abuse in an intimate relationship and educates the community to break the cycle of domestic violence.
Description
Who We Are
CORA is the only agency in San Mateo County with the sole purpose of serving victims/survivors of domestic violence/abuse. We are a multicultural agency committed to serving victims/survivors, regardless of age, ethnicity/race, financial status, language, sexual orientation, immigration status, class, religion, gender, mental or physical ability.
We provide free and confidential emergency, intervention and prevention services, including the county's only emergency shelter and transitional housing for victims/survivors and services in Spanish and English.
Meet some of our staff and volunteers by visiting this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDVTVNwehrU&feature=youtu.be
Learn why people are inspired to work with us as staff and volunteers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4gjlJ8wa1w&feature=youtu.be
Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corasupport
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ENDtoDV
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Justice & Legal,
Women
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
San Mateo County Superior Court400 County CenterRedwood City, CA 94063
(37.4883 ,-122.23059 )
DATE POSTED
March 3, 2025
SKILLS
- Spanish
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Completion of 40 Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training (preferably through CORA but not required). Successful Live Scan. Sign Confidentiality Agreement. Spanish speaking preferred.