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3 people are interested
Volunteer Advocate
ORGANIZATION: Partners Against Violence
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3 people are interested
A Volunteer Advocate, under the direct supervision of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator, answers the crisis hotline, responds to emergency response callouts for sexual assault survivors, and assists with workshops/fairs at local schools and throughout the community.
We ask that you
- can commit to the initial 46 hour training to become a California Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) Crisis Counselor
- can commit to being on-call for two 12-hour shifts monthly:
- Currently, shifts are either 6pm - 6am or 6am - 6pm seven days a week.
- can attend monthly in-service meetings, currently they are on zoom 6-8pm every second wednesday of the month.
This is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in careers in mental health, criminal justice, and the medical field. As a volunteer advocate, you will get the opportunity to provide comfort and support to someone on what could be literally the worst day of their life. Letters of reccommendation offered after six months of service.
More opportunities with Partners Against Violence
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Partners Against Violence
Location:
15437 Anacapa Rd, Ste. 8, Victorville, CA 92392, US
Mission Statement
Partnering to build healthy relationships, families, communities, and generations that are free from violence.
Description
Partners Against Violence provides support for Survivors of sexual violence. All of our services are confidential and available at no cost to Survivors, their significant others, and family members. We are partners committed to building healthy relationships, families, communities, and generations that are free from violence.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Crisis Support,
Justice & Legal
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
15437 Anacapa RdSte. 8Victorville, CA 92392
(34.50545 ,-117.32427 )
DATE POSTED
June 26, 2025
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Psychology
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Initial 46 hours of training, followed by two twelve hour shifts a month.
- - Valid driver's license, vehicle, and insurance Cellphone