The Women's Community: Volunteer to be a Hospital ER Victim Advocate

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Description

The Hospital ER Victim Advocate volunteer role is a gratifying role! This role alleviates staff from going after hours, allowing more time in the office to meet with clients.

Hospital ER Victim Advocates are vital to victims getting an exam after an assault. At the hospital, volunteer advocates provide support to the victim with empathy, compassion, and strength.

Provide support to victims through:

 Information & referrals

Community resources

Safety planning


Training is provided for this role. No experience required!

Volunteers will learn about:

Dynamics of abuse

How to be an advocate

Work on listening skills

& More!


This role may include long periods of sitting. The volunteer will need to have a phone we can call from a blocked number.

Apply to volunteer or learn more

Contact Allie for further questions: allie@womenscommunity.org

*Volunteer Impact: Volunteering just 8 hours a month is an impact of $3264 a year.

Details

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