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Volunteer
Hotline Advocates: Daytime or Overnight
We need daytime advocates in our office Monday - Friday to take either a shift from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or 1:00 to 5:00 pm. We also need overnight advocates who carry a pager to respond to hotline calls during non-office hours (evenings and weekends).
Using active listening and crisis intervention skills, advocates provide emotional support and informational resources (legal, medical, mental health and shelter options) to victims of domestic violence, their friends and family members.
In addition, daytime advocates meet with walk-in clients to provide counseling or assistance i.e. helping a client complete a domestic violence protection order.
Note: A special need exists for bilingual (Spanish/English) advocates for day and overnight shifts.
Requirements for this position includes:
- Completion of 45-hour classroom training
- Completion of two "shadowing" shifts with an experienced volunteer
- Commitment of 3-4 shifts per month for at least nine months
Child Care Provider
Provide child care during our weekly support group for victims of domestic violence.
Requirements for this position includes:
- Completion of a 2-hour training
- Previous experience with children
- Commitment to 2-3 shifts per month for at least nine months
Court Advocates
Provide legal advocacy and assistance to victims involved in the criminal and/or civil court systems. This work is done Monday-Friday during the day.
Requirements for this position includes:
- Completion of 45-hour classroom training
- 3-4 months of hotline experience
- Completion of two "shadowing" shifts with an experienced volunteer
Community Educators
Provide and promote education, prevention, and awareness about family violence, FVPC and agency services to various professional, religious, student and community groups.
Requirements for this position includes:
- Completion of 24-hour classroom training
- Completion of two "shadowing" shifts with an experienced volunteer
Spanish Interpreters
A unique opportunity for people bilingual in Spanish and English is the option of serving as an on-call, as needed interpreter for hotline advocates Mondays 9-5 and on the overnight/weekend shifts when the Latino Services Coordinator is not on duty.
Requirements for these positions include:
- Completion of 10-hour classroom training
- 3-4 months of hotline experience
- Completion of two "shadowing" shifts with an experienced volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, please call Elizabeth Johnson, at 919-929-FVPC (3872) or email vccoordinator@fvpcoc.org.
Volunteer Application - Click here to download our volunteer application.
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