Crisis Call Volunteer
All volunteers must be
at least 18 years of age and have completed the
basic Vera House Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Training.
Crisis Call Volunteers must be:
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available to work @10 - 15 daytime hours per month
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capable of supporting and actively listening to
those in crisis
because of sexual assault or domestic violence or
abuse
□
non-judgmental and compassionate
individuals
Shelter Volunteer
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and
have completed the basic Vera House Domestic
Violence/Sexual Assault Training.
Shelter volunteers assist staff in providing comprehensive services to
all residents, adults and children. These
responsibilities include but are not
limited to the
following:
□ children’s programs
/ supervision and transportation
□ transporting of
clients to appointments
□
assisting client
with job and/or housing search
□
assisting with
clerical tasks
□
special projects
as need
Family Court Volunteer
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and
have completed the basic Vera House Domestic
Violence/Sexual Assault Training.
Family Court volunteers
assist individuals
affected by domestic violence in assessing their
need for intervention by the court system. These
responsibilities may include the following:
□
provide
crisis intervention, explore and validate feelings,
safety
plan, gather
information and make referrals to appropriate
community resources
□ assist in the
preparation of petitions for Orders of Protection
and in some cases,
Custody Petitions
□
provide court
accompaniment for clients when possible
and/or
necessary
Sexual Assault Volunteer Advocate
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and
have completed the basic Vera House Domestic
Violence/Sexual Assault Training.
Sexual Assault Volunteer Advocates must fulfill the
following:
□
provide advocacy
for victims of sexual assault in area
hospitals and
police agencies
□
have own
transportation and be available to work
after hours and
weekends
□
uphold the
confidentiality of and respect the dignity
of clients at all
times
□
be non-judgmental and compassionate
individuals
