Community Outreach Volunteer

Overview:

As a Community Outreach Volunteer, you will be an integral part of our organization's efforts to raise awareness about domestic violence and the services provided by DVS in the community. Your role may involve staffing community events, maintaining activity logs, and participating in ongoing training to expand your knowledge of domestic violence, evidence-based practices, community resources, and related topics.

Responsibilities:

Community Event Staffing:

Represent our organization by staffing informational tables at community events.

Be prepared to answer general questions about domestic violence and the services offered by DVS.

Volunteer Activity Tracking:

Maintain records of your volunteer activities and submit monthly logs to track your contributions.

Ongoing Training and Education:

Commit to acquiring a minimum of 10 hours of ongoing training and education on topics related to domestic violence, evidence-based practices, community resources, and other relevant areas to enhance your knowledge and effectiveness in outreach.

Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Enthusiasm for community outreach and education.

Passion for promoting awareness and preventing domestic violence.

Ability to confidently represent the organization and answer general questions about domestic violence services.

Willingness to learn and adapt to various community settings.

Basic computer skills for documentation purposes.

Benefits:

Make a meaningful impact by raising awareness about domestic violence and the services available to those in need.

Opportunity to develop public speaking skills.

Gain knowledge and expertise in the field of domestic violence prevention and community engagement.