- Organization
- Volunteers of America Oregon
Hotline Advocate for Those Surviving Domestic Violence
- Duration
- Recruiting now
- Location
- Portland, OR
Opportunity Details
Ongoing
Remote
Recruiting now
Portland, OR 97214
About this Opportunity
Hotline Advocates are often the first contact with domestic violence services that survivors have had, and are a critical source of information and support. Train to be a supportive listener, provide referrals, make safety plans with survivors, share information about navigating the civil legal system, and provide emotional support.
- Learn about social service resources in the community.
- Develop a deeper understanding of domestic violence - useful across all public services.
- Acquire triage skills - prioritizing needs and crisis support.
- Advance your soft skills such adaptability, critical thinking, problem solving and interpersonal communication.
- Extensive training provided.
Qualifications:
- Awareness of issues of domestic violence, homelessness, and diversity a plus.
- Bilingual volunteers desired in ANY language!
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Shifts available Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm.
- Commitment of 1 year, 3-4 hours per week.
Home Free: Our transitional and emergency services provide survivor centered support designed to prevent victims from having to return to abusive homes. We also support survivors by providing legal advocacy, advocacy in a health care setting, and at DHS.
Features
- Accessible
- Good for Seniors
- Indoor Activity
Issue area
- Civil Rights
- Community Strengthening
- Public Safety
- Women's Issues
Contact Information
- Camille McDaniel
- [email protected]
