Life Line Mentor

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.