Nonprofit
Volunteer Emergency Room Advocate
Details
Description
The Violence Intervention & Treatment Program (VITP) works to help and empower survivors of sexual and domestic violence. We offer trauma-informed counseling and case management services to anyone who has experienced sexual violence, domestic violence, or knows someone who has.
- We are looking for Volunteer Rape Crisis Advocates to be on call to assist in the Emergency Department during the evenings, weekends and holidays. Advocates provide emotional support, advocacy, information and assistance to individuals who present to the ED after a sexual assault or incident of domestic violence. This is an unpaid volunteer position.*
Requirements
Must be 18 and over
Must Complete a free 40-hour Rape Crisis Training
Must be able to be on call for evening, weekend and holiday shifts
Must commit to one year with the program
Must commit to 3 shifts per month and bi-monthly group support check ins
Must be able to get to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center within 30 minutes of being called
Must go through hospital clearance which includes drug screening and up to date vaccinations
Training Dates (all are mandatory)
Thursday, August 13th from 5:30pm-8:30pm
Saturday, August 16th from 9am-5pm
Sunday, August 17th from 9am-5pm
Saturday, August 23rd from 9am-5pm
Sunday, August 24th from 9am-5pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Volunteer Position
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Weekday evenings from 5:30pm-8:30am
- Weekends from 8am-8pm, 8pm-8am
Work Location: In person when called
The Violence Intervention & Treatment Program (VITP) works to help and empower survivors of sexual and domestic violence. We offer trauma-informed counseling and case management services to anyone who has experienced sexual violence, domestic violence, or knows someone who has.
- We are looking for Volunteer Rape Crisis Advocates to be on call to assist in the Emergency Department during the evenings, weekends and holidays. Advocates provide emotional support, advocacy, information and assistance to individuals who present to the ED after a sexual assault or incident of domestic violence. This is an unpaid volunteer position.*
Requirements
Must be 18 and over
Must Complete a free 40-hour Rape Crisis Training
Must be able to be on call for evening, weekend and holiday shifts
Must commit to one year with the program
Must commit to 3 shifts per month and bi-monthly group support check ins
Must be able to get to Wyckoff Heights Medical Center within 30…
Location
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
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If you are interested in joining us, please submit your resume and apply directly through Idealist. We will reach out to you with next steps.
