Volunteer Opportunity

Life Line Mentor

Remote, Volunteer must be in Illinois, US
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  • Details

    Time Commitment:A few hours per month
    Recurrence:Recurring

    Description

    Title:  Survivor

    Life Line Mentor

    Staff Partner:  Survivor Life Line Coordinator

    Location:  This program is located in an undisclosed location in the Chicago

    region.

    Time:  Weekly time requirements will vary and will usually range from 2-5 hours

    per month based on a mutually convenient time with your schedule and those of

    the mentee. 

    Commitment:  Requesting a commitment to volunteer weekly for at least one (1) year.

    Requirements

    Completion of the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training (provided by WINGS

    three (3) times a year.) and background check.

    -  Any personal experience with

    domestic violence should be more than one (1) year prior to applying for this

    volunteer opportunity, with no order of protections.

    - Mentors must be a survivor of Intimate Partner Violence.

    Description:

    WINGS Survivor Life Line (SLL) program matches

    compassionate SLL Mentors with survivors of intimate partner violence who are

    leaving domestic violence shelters and moving into homes and apartments. SLL Mentors will provide empowering services including

    budgeting assistance, bridges to eligible community resources and compassionate

    encouragement.  

    This

    may be a good fit for you if:

    -  You want to use your time and

    abilities to be a part of the journey to end domestic violence and empower

    survivors.

    -  You have good communication

    skills and enjoy speaking with others.

    -  You feel comfortable working

    with people in a diverse environment in regards to social-economic status,

    race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and religion.

    -  You are compassionate.

    -  You have strong personal

    boundaries.

    Title:  Survivor

    Life Line Mentor

    Staff Partner:  Survivor Life Line Coordinator

    Location:  This program is located in an undisclosed location in the Chicago

    region.

    Time:  Weekly time requirements will vary and will usually range from 2-5 hours

    per month based on a mutually convenient time with your schedule and those of

    the mentee. 

    Commitment:  Requesting a commitment to volunteer weekly for at least one (1) year.

    Requirements

    Completion of the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training (provided by WINGS

    three (3) times a year.) and background check.

    -  Any personal experience with

    domestic violence should be more than one (1) year prior to applying for this

    volunteer opportunity, with no order of protections.

    - Mentors must be a survivor of Intimate Partner Violence.

    Description:

    WINGS Survivor Life Line (SLL) program matches

    compassionate SLL Mentors with survivors of intimate partner violence who are

    leaving domestic violence shelters and moving into homes and…

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Illinois, US
    Associated Location
    Chicago, IL, USA

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