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Crisis Line Volunteer/Intern

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: Family Violence Law Center

Posted on: February 28, 2013

Volunteer Opportunity description

The FamilyViolenceLawCenter is a non-profit community based organization, which provides legal support and advocacy for domestic violence survivors and their children.

Are you interested in law, social work, community activism, or crisis counseling? Learn a hands-on holistic approach to ending domestic violence. Positions are available as unpaid internship or volunteer.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for FVLC clients
  • Answering the agency crisis line and connecting callers with resources
  • Screening inquiries for potential legal clients
  • Maintaining an accurate agency database
  • Assisting with office management/projects as needed

Applicants must be:

  • Excellent written and oral communicators
  • Organized, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • State certified domestic violence counselors (This is a state mandated 40-hour domestic violence training that can be provided if necessary)
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Office programs and database entry
  • Bilingual applicants a plus but not required

Feel free to visit our website at www.fvlc.org

How to apply

Please email or fax your resume to:

Colsaria Henderson or Undrea Barnes

Phone: 510-208-0220

Fax: 510-208-3557

Email: volunteer@fvlc.org

Location

Oakland, California, United States

Details

Time Commitment

Duration
3 months or longer
Time commitment
Occasional (weekly or monthly)
Times of day
Mornings
Afternoons
Days of week
Weekdays
Schedule
Flexible schedule

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