Volunteer: Victim Services Community AmbassadorsSee website for the volunteer application: http://alachuacounty.us/depts/css/victimservices/pages/volunteerinfo.aspx Caring and compassionate people looking to make a difference in our community and in the lives of those hurt by sexual violence can volunteer with the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center. Our program has two volunteer tracks to pursue - serve as a Helpline Counselor, answering our 24/7 rape crisis helpline, or a Community Ambassador, promoting awareness at community events. Volunteer Community Ambassadors assist program outreach staff by representing our agency at local outreach events, explaining program services to community leaders, and generally promoting awareness about sexual violence and local resources. Additionally, volunteers help organize and prepare for events and assist staff with performing general office duties as needed. Ambassadors must complete a short in-house training, which takes place at our program's offices located at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL. Potential volunteers must complete a level 2 background check, which is paid for by the program, before beginning their service. Upon completing their training, Community Ambassadors are expected to participate in 2 hours of outreach work each week. For more information on becoming a Community Ambassador, contact Cassandra Moore at (352) 264-6712, camoore@alachuacounty.us.
Program: Community Support Services See website for the volunteer application: http://alachuacounty.us/depts/css/victimservices/pages/volunteerinfo.aspx Caring and compassionate people looking to make a difference in our community and in the lives of those hurt by sexual violence can volunteer with the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center. Our program has two volunteer tracks to pursue - serve as a Helpline Counselor, answering our 24/7 rape crisis helpline, or a Community Ambassador, promoting awareness at community events. Volunteer Community Ambassadors assist program outreach staff by representing our agency at local outreach events, explaining program services to community leaders, and generally promoting awareness about sexual violence and local resources. Additionally, volunteers help organize and prepare for events and assist staff with performing general office duties as needed. Ambassadors must complete a short in-house training, which takes place at our program's offices located at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL. Potential volunteers must complete a level 2 background check, which is paid for by the program, before beginning their service. Upon completing their training, Community Ambassadors are expected to participate in 2 hours of outreach work each week. For more information on becoming a Community Ambassador, contact Cassandra Moore at (352) 264-6712, camoore@alachuacounty.us.
Program: Community Support Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32641 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Veteran Services VolunteerAlachua County Veteran Services assists local Veterans and their families with applying for Veterans benefits. Our team uses their prior military service and regular training to be professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable advocates that successfully navigate the complex system of applying and appealing for Veterans benefits. We are seeking volunteers in the community to assist Veteran Services with office work. Tasks may include contacting Veterans or their families with updates to their cases, assistance with events, research, clerical work, etc. Program: Community Support Services Alachua County Veteran Services assists local Veterans and their families with applying for Veterans benefits. Our team uses their prior military service and regular training to be professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable advocates that successfully navigate the complex system of applying and appealing for Veterans benefits. We are seeking volunteers in the community to assist Veteran Services with office work. Tasks may include contacting Veterans or their families with updates to their cases, assistance with events, research, clerical work, etc. Program: Community Support Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32641 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Victim Services Helpline CounselorsCaring and compassionate people looking to make a difference in our community and in the lives of those hurt by sexual violence can volunteer with the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center. Our program has two volunteer tracks to pursue - serve as a Helpline Counselor, answering our 24/7 rape crisis helpline, or a Community Ambassador, promoting awareness at community events. Volunteer Helpline Counselors answer our program's 24/7 helpline, covering evening, weekend, and holiday shifts when our offices are closed. Volunteers carry a County-issued cell phone and respond to victims and citizens in our community seeking crisis counseling and resources. Callers range from victims in crisis to friends and family members seeking information on how to support their loved one. Potential helpline volunteers must successfully complete 40 hours of online and in-person training, comprised of roleplays, readings, and quizzes, under the supervision of program staff. In-person training takes place at the program's offices at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL. Potential volunteers must complete a level 2 background check, which is paid for by the program, before beginning their service. Upon graduating training, volunteers must commit to a minimum of 36 helpline shifts over the course of 9 months. For more information on becoming a Helpline Counselor, contact Jessie Lazarchik at (352) 264-6767, jlazarchik@alachuacounty.us Complete an online application: http://alachuacounty.us/depts/css/victimservices/pages/volunteerinfo.aspx Program: Community Support Services Caring and compassionate people looking to make a difference in our community and in the lives of those hurt by sexual violence can volunteer with the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center. Our program has two volunteer tracks to pursue - serve as a Helpline Counselor, answering our 24/7 rape crisis helpline, or a Community Ambassador, promoting awareness at community events. Volunteer Helpline Counselors answer our program's 24/7 helpline, covering evening, weekend, and holiday shifts when our offices are closed. Volunteers carry a County-issued cell phone and respond to victims and citizens in our community seeking crisis counseling and resources. Callers range from victims in crisis to friends and family members seeking information on how to support their loved one. Potential helpline volunteers must successfully complete 40 hours of online and in-person training, comprised of roleplays, readings, and quizzes, under the supervision of program staff. In-person training takes place at the program's offices at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL. Potential volunteers must complete a level 2 background check, which is paid for by the program, before beginning their service. Upon graduating training, volunteers must commit to a minimum of 36 helpline shifts over the course of 9 months. For more information on becoming a Helpline Counselor, contact Jessie Lazarchik at (352) 264-6767, jlazarchik@alachuacounty.us Complete an online application: http://alachuacounty.us/depts/css/victimservices/pages/volunteerinfo.aspx Program: Community Support Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 32641 Allow Groups: No |