Be an Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Violence

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Description

Summary:  

Help reduce the trauma a survivor experiences from sexual violence. Provide unbiased emotional support and information to survivors, family members and friends. Help survivors understand their choices and support them in selecting their options. 

Duties: 

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Emotional support 
  • Provide resources
  • Take crisis hotline or hospital accompaniment shifts when available, preferably at least one (1) shift per month.

Requirements: 

  • Ability to empathize and provide non-judgmental support
  • Good listening skills 
  • Reliable transportation 
  • Weekend and evening availability  
  • Ability to complete 40 hours of training certified by the Office of the Attorney General 
  • Take a minimum of 2 shift per month
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID19

*** Trainings are held 4 times a year 

***Next training can be found here: https://www.theturningpoint.org/volunteer

Details

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