Volunteer Opportunity
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Benefits:
Description
Location: WINGS Domestic Violence Safe Houses, which are in an undisclosed location in the Northwest Suburban area and Midway Airport area.
Time: Most volunteers come once a week for a 3- 4 hour shift between 8am and 7pm weekly. Occasionally, some other timeslots may be available. Additional time is required in the beginning for training.
Commitment: Requires willingness to commit to volunteer for at least three (3) hours a week for at least one (1) year.
Additional Requirements:
- Completion of the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training The class is usually offered three (3) times a year.)
- Any personal experience with domestic violence should be more than two (2) years prior to applying for this volunteer opportunity.
- A willingness to keep the location confidential.
Description:
- Volunteers also greet staff, other volunteers, and service providers who come to the door and maintain overall operation of the Safe House.
- Volunteers also interact with clients as they come in and out and by providing basic services during their stay.
This may be a good fit for you if:
- You enjoy helping people find a way out of difficult situations.
- You are looking for a volunteer opportunity that provides direct service to our clients.
- You are a good listener and able to give empathy and options without giving advice.
- You are able to stay calm, even when others become upset or emotional.
- You are able to listen to a caller’s story and from it, accurately determine whether a person is appropriate for our services or would be better helped by a referral.
- You are committed to providing a safe, non-judging environment where you are willing to support people in their choices, even choices you may not agree with (example: a woman choosing to return to her abuser.)
- You feel comfortable working with people in a diverse environment in regards to social-economic status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion.
- You are comfortable with varying levels of activity. (Sometimes the phone is very busy, other times it can be very slow.)
- The environment can be active which makes this a great opportunity for those who can multi-tasks and are not sensitive to noise.
Location: WINGS Domestic Violence Safe Houses, which are in an undisclosed location in the Northwest Suburban area and Midway Airport area.
Time: Most volunteers come once a week for a 3- 4 hour shift between 8am and 7pm weekly. Occasionally, some other timeslots may be available. Additional time is required in the beginning for training.
Commitment: Requires willingness to commit to volunteer for at least three (3) hours a week for at least one (1) year.
Additional Requirements:
- Completion of the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training The class is usually offered three (3) times a year.)
- Any personal experience with domestic violence should be more than two (2) years prior to applying for this volunteer opportunity.
- A willingness to keep the location confidential.
Description:
- Volunteers also greet staff, other volunteers, and service providers who come to the door and maintain overall operation of the Safe House.
- Volunteers also interact with clients as they come in…
Location
Chicago
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