Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley

Cause Area

Advocacy & Human Rights
Crisis Support
Emergency & Safety
Justice & Legal
Women

Location

P.O. Box 231Longmont, CO 80502 United States

Website:

http://www.safeshelterofstvrain.org

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Bilingual Outreach Child and Youth Volunteer

Flexible Schedule | Longmont, CO 80501

Shelter Children’s Program Volunteers provide essential support to our Shelter Children’s Advocate, assisting with children’s groups, and overseeing free playtime while the moms are in the support groups and house meetings. The Shelter Children's Program Volunteer provides information, support, and positive mentoring to children residing in the shelter. This position come with many challenges but is infinitely rewarding. Required skills: As this position involves working directly with children functioning in crisis mode, amazing interpersonal skills, patience and understanding, a respect for boundaries, and a gentle yet firm and guiding manner are needed. A love of kids and a love of play are also essential! A background in education or child development is also a plus. Mandatory training must be completed before beginning volunteer work. Time Commitment: Groups are held on Tuesday, Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 8pm and Thursdays at 1pm. An ongoing commitment is required. Volunteers that can commit to all groups are greatly appreciated as it provides consistency and familiarity to the children. Essential Functions: Present positive adult role model Assist with youth advocates with activities Engage with children of diverse ages and backgrounds Create and administer educational activities Organize and clean the playroom Clean and sanitize toys as needed Assist with projects as needed Training: Online Violence Free Colorado training Safe Shelter Volunteer Training Expanded Youth Group Assistant training

Date Posted: 2024-04-19
Domestic Violence Crisis Call Advocate

Flexible Schedule | Longmont, CO 80502

As a Crisis Line Advocate, you'll provide phone support to Longmont survivors who have been determined to be high risk homicide victims. You will interface with local police and victim advocates. You will provide safety planning, legal information and resources to these survivors. Prior experience is not required! All new volunteers participate in a free training that meets Colorado's mandated requirements for confidential domestic violence advocates. Our Next New Advocate Training is starting in May! Apply today! Training is 5:30pm-7:30pm Tu, W, Thu for two weeks - dates coming soon

Date Posted: 2024-04-19

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Mission Statement

Safe Shelter provides safety, support and resources to individuals affected by domestic abuse. We promote empowerment through direct services and community education, advocating for the right of every individual to live a life free of intimidation, exploitation and abuse.

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Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley provides a comprehensive system of programs and services to address the needs of victims of domestic abuse:

Our services include, but are not limited to:

* 24-hour crisis line
* Emergency shelter
* Individual and group counseling
* Case management (including transitional housing programs)
* Information and referrals
* Legal advocacy
* Community and peer education

All services are available in both English and Spanish.

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