Signs of HOPE
Cause Area
Location
801 S Rancho Drive, Suite C3 Las Vegas, NV 89106
United States
Active Opportunities (1)
Flexible Schedule
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Las Vegas, NV 89106
Our dedicated volunteers are a vital part of Signs of HOPE’s work. We could not provide support, healing, and hope to survivors in Clark County without individuals like you. We have numerous volunteer opportunities and projects to choose from! All opportunities are only open to residents of Nevada and will require completion of our 50-hour advocacy training, background check, and drug test. If you’d like to join our incredible team of volunteers, please fill out an application at Become a Volunteer - Signs of HOPE (sohlv.org). Thank you for your interest; we hope to have you on our team! Event & In-Office Volunteer Outreach / Events: Signs of HOPE has made it a goal to increase our community engagement efforts, and our volunteers are essential to meeting this goal. Shifts are on a first come first served basis when a request is submitted. Outreach & event duties include: Tabling on the organization’s behalf Handing out information & resources Speaking with the public about our programs and services Requirements: Volunteers need to be prepared to help someone who discloses having experienced abuse and provide the services they need. Must be comfortable with public speaking. Must be 18 years or older to volunteer for this project. In-Office / Administrative: Our in-office volunteers are a vital part of helping the SOH offices run smoothly. We are always looking for friendly volunteers who can help our clients feel welcomed. Administrative duties include: Running the front desk Answering the door Checking in clients Scheduling appointments and answering phones Volunteers may also be given special tasks working alongside one of our staff members on a needed project. Projects may include help with filing, organizing and inventorying supply rooms, and social media. Requirements Must be 18 years or older to volunteer for this project. Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline + Hospital Volunteer Phone Hotline: Our phone hotline operates 24/7 which requires the support of our dedicated volunteers. Volunteers answer this hotline after Signs of HOPE business hours, on weekends, and on holidays. Phone hotline duties include: Answering hotline calls which can range from general questions from the public to a client in immediate crisis and needing support. Responding to the hospital to be with the client as they go through the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) exam. Requirements Must be able to volunteer after SOH hours, on weekends, and on holidays. Volunteers need to be able to commit to scheduled 4-hour shifts once a week or every other week. Must be 21 years or older. Anti-Human Trafficking RISE Volunteer RISE Hotline: Our human trafficking hotline operates 24/7 which requires the support of our dedicated volunteers. This is not a public-facing hotline. Volunteers answer this hotline during Signs of HOPE business hours, after hours, on weekends, and on holidays. RISE hotline duties: Answering hotline calls that come directly from trained service providers. While volunteering, you will gain experience in the field responding alongside law enforcement on scene or to locations where a human trafficking victim has been identified. Helping the client with immediate crisis services as well as safety planning and setting the client up with one of our case managers for long-term support. May also include outreach such as handing out resources in the community with the RISE team. Requirements Must be able to volunteer after SOH hours, on weekends, and on holidays. Volunteers need to be able to commit to a minimum of eight (8) hours a month. Must be 21 years or older. RISE Language Specialist This new volunteer opportunity supports our RISE hotline and outreach efforts. We are looking for volunteers who are bilingual and feel comfortable translating for our RISE team. RISE Language Specialist duties: Accompany our RISE team when doing in-person responses to provide language interpretation services to clients. Requirements: Must be bilingual in order to volunteer for this project. The greatest language needs are for languages other than Spanish, especially Tagalog and Mandarin. However, we encourage you to apply if you have any additional language skills. Must be 21 years or older.
Date Posted: 2024-02-28
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Signs of HOPE has proudly been serving Southern Nevada for over 50 years. Our mission is offering hope, help, and healing to those affected by sexual violence and exploitation. Signs of HOPE is committed to making an impact through the core services of: Prevention, Education & Outreach Crisis Response Long-term Advocacy Counseling Our work emphasizes service to those affected by sexual violence and exploitation. We aim to change attitudes and spark conversations in our communities, with the goal of ending the epidemic of sexual violence. Signs of HOPE has proudly been serving Southern Nevada for over 50 years.
Description
At Signs of HOPE (SOH), we are dedicated to supporting victim-survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking with healing services, resources, and education. We currently serve all of Clark County, Nevada with a focus on supporting survivors in the immediate aftermath and long-term recovery of sexual trauma and exploitation.
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