Silicon Valley Faces has several volunteer opportunities for individuals who want to help victims. Your gift of time and talent helps us provide much needed services. With your help the ability to give hope and to heal our community is limitless. SV Faces serves victims of violent crime in under the government funded CalEMA grant. These victims need assistance in many different areas from navigating the criminal justice system to crisis intervention.
Opportunties:
Database Specialist (Level 1)
- Ensure accurate entry of client information into DAMION database, including Agency Report Logs, Case File creation, and Derivative Case linking
- Adhere to strict timelines and deadlines for accurate and up-to-date maintenance of records
CalVCP Assistance (Level 2)
- Assist Advocates in completing CalVCP Applications following a new client intake
- At the request of the advocate, submit claim on behalf of client
- Conduct community outreach presentations to specialized populations
- Also responsible for Level 1 job duties
Court Assistance (Level 3)
- Provide court support and/or court escort to clients; many clients aren't aware of the processes of the Criminal Justice System, so providing orientation to the system can put clients at ease
- Also responsible for Level 1 and 2 job duties
Intake Specialist (Level 4)
- Interviewing potential new clients to assess needs
- Providing crisis intervention as needed
- Also responsible for Level 1, 2, and 3 job duties
