Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office Victim Witness Division is seeking Hospital Advocate and Crisis Line volunteers. The agency will work with volunteers' schedules. Volunteers are required to work a minimum of two shifts per month. Volunteers must live in or around Montgomery County, must be at least 18 years of age, and must have reliable transportation to drive to local hospitals within 30-40 minutes. Each volunteer will go through a state mandated 40-hour training course for the hospital position that takes place over three weeks. Training consisting of 20 face to face hours and 20 online through an accredited advocacy institution. Positions are available weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays. Weekends and holidays are 24 hour shifts, while weeknight evenings are 16 hours. Volunteer must consent to have and pass background check, which is provided by the agency. A training manual and additional materials will be provided. For more information contact Kaylin Ely at elyk@mcohio.org or 937-225-5623.
Crisis Line Advocate Volunteer: Volunteers will answer 24-hour crisis line for agency after hours. This can be done from your home as we use a forwarding system. However, we do ask that you be in private whenever you receive a crisis call. Phone advocates will be supervised by a staff member and handle calls from victims of crime who need crisis intervention or have questions about the criminal justice system. In addition, volunteers will answer calls from area police agencies and local hospitals calling to report sexual assaults.
Hospital Advocate Volunteer: Volunteers respond to all Montgomery County emergency rooms to assist sexual assault victims. Volunteers work closely with law enforcement and hospital staff. Hospital advocates are not required to stay at home or be in one location as long as the staff can reach the volunteer.
To download an application, please go to www.mcohio.org and click government, then elected officials, then prosecutor, then office divisions, then select Victim Witness. Then, click ways you can help. Alternatively, you can email Kaylin Ely (elyk@mcohio.org) directly to request an application.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
41 North Perry Street, Dayton, OH 45422, US
The Victim/Witness Division is a section of the Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office. Established in 1974, this Division is designed to advocate for individuals who have been a victim or a witness of violent crime. Our volunteer advocates go on hospital call outs to local area emergency rooms to provide support and information to victims of sexual violence. In addition, our volunteer advocates answer our 24-hour crisis hotline to provide information and support to individuals seeking assistance from our division. Email elyk@mcohio.org for an application.
The Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office Victim/Witness Division provides 24-hour crisis-intervention, support, and informational services to those affected by violent crime. The advocates specialize in cases of sexual assault/abuse and homicide; however, they offer a variety of services to other victims and witnesses as well. The goal of the division is to help victims and witnesses understand their rights and responsibilities so that they can make intelligent choices about what is best for them.
The victim advocates are dedicated to providing emotional support, advocacy, and assistance following the tragic death of a loved one. Reconstruction of a meaningful and functional life can be facilitated by such intervention.
Our volunteer advocates go on hospital call outs to local area emergency rooms to provide support and information to victims of sexual violence. In addition, our volunteer advocates answer our 24-hour crisis hotline to provide information and support to individuals seeking assistance from our division. Email elyk@mcohio.org for an application.
Email: elyk@mcohio.org
Phone: (937) 225-5623
P.O. Box 972, 41 North Perry StreetDayton, OH 45422
January 23, 2023
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