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Volunteer Hotline Advocates Needed

Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Durango, CO
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  • Details

    Schedule:Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Cause Areas:Victim Support, Volunteering

    Description

    Complete at least 16 hours of domestic violence advocacy training provided by Alternative Horizons Corporation (AHC). Must complete all aspects of training in order to provide services to survivors of domestic violence.

    Attend any mandatory Volunteer Advocate Meetings and/or one-on-one meetings with the Volunteer Coordinator & Advocate (VCA) to review client cases, debrief, discuss pertinent issues, ask questions, and meet continuing education expectations.

    Provide counseling, support, information and referral to survivors of domestic violence. This provision of service may be done through the 24/7/365 hotline, AHC office phone, and/or in-person in the AHC office, depending upon Volunteer Advocate availability and agreement between Volunteer Advocate and AHC staff. The greatest need is for Volunteer Advocate commitment to staffing the 24/7/365 hotline.

    After taking an on-call shift, contact the VCA or AH staff member at the AH office to inform them of any hotline calls you received.

    Be prompt, reliable, responsible, and professional while interacting with survivors of domestic violence who access AHC’s services.

    Consult the VCA with questions regarding policies, procedures, and protocols as needed.

    Adhere to AHC Confidentially Policy.

    Complete at least 16 hours of domestic violence advocacy training provided by Alternative Horizons Corporation (AHC). Must complete all aspects of training in order to provide services to survivors of domestic violence.

    Attend any mandatory Volunteer Advocate Meetings and/or one-on-one meetings with the Volunteer Coordinator & Advocate (VCA) to review client cases, debrief, discuss pertinent issues, ask questions, and meet continuing education expectations.

    Provide counseling, support, information and referral to survivors of domestic violence. This provision of service may be done through the 24/7/365 hotline, AHC office phone, and/or in-person in the AHC office, depending upon Volunteer Advocate availability and agreement between Volunteer Advocate and AHC staff. The greatest need is for Volunteer Advocate commitment to staffing the 24/7/365 hotline.

    After taking an on-call shift, contact the VCA or AH staff member at the AH office to inform…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Durango, CO
    Associated Location

    Alternative Horizons

    Colorado Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA

    How to Apply

    Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 9704031577 or check out our website. There is an application process.

    Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 9704031577 or check out our website. There is an application process.

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