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Published 9/25/25 2:52PM

Volunteer Advocate

Partners Against Violence
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Victorville, CA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Initial 46 hours of training, followed by two twelve hour shifts a month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    12
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Legal Assistance, Mental Health
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    - Valid driver's license, vehicle, and insurance Cellphone

    Description

    Volunteer Advocate

    A Volunteer Advocate, under the direct supervision of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator, answers the crisis hotline, responds to emergency response callouts for sexual assault survivors, and assists with workshops/fairs at local schools and throughout the community.

    We ask that you

    • can commit to the initial 46 hour training to become a California Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) Crisis Counselor
    • can commit to being on-call for two 12-hour shifts monthly:
      • Currently, shifts are either 6pm - 6am or 6am - 6pm seven days a week.
    • can attend monthly in-service meetings, currently they are on zoom 6-8pm every second wednesday of the month.

    ​This is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in careers in mental health, criminal justice, and the medical field. As a volunteer advocate, you will get the opportunity to provide comfort and support to someone on what could be literally the worst day of their life. Letters of reccommendation offered after six months of service.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Victorville, CA
    Associated Location

    Partners Against Violence Victorville Office

    15437 Anacapa Rd, Ste. 8, Victorville, California, US
    Ste. 8

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please submit your contact information and we will email you our application! Call or email us with any questions!

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