Volunteer Advocates for the Nurse Examiner Program at the YWCA West Central Michigan

Volunteer Advocates walk alongside survivors who come to the YWCA for forensic medical exams due to sexual assault and/or domestic violence. These exams are scheduled on an on-call basis and take place during evenings, weekends, and holidays; however, the schedule is flexible and adaptable to the volunteer's availability. Advocates support survivors during the exam process and offer resources as needed.

Training is partially self-directed through online modules and also involves shadowing an experienced Advocate to ensure you feel comfortable when you begin taking shifts.

Being a Volunteer Advocate allows you to serve your community by showing up for people on their worst days. Your Advocacy helps survivors start their path to healing after experiencing sexual assault and/or domestic violence. For those studying social work, psychiatry, nursing, or medical care, Volunteer Advocacy offers an incredible opportunity to gain experience working with people in crisis.

CONTACT LISA MEENGS AT

LMEENGS@YWCAWCMI.ORG OR (616) 840-2362.

Please see the link below to the Volunteer Application:

Volunteer Application