Position Overview:
Provide hospital advocacy to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Specific Tasks:
- Respond to referrals from Unity and Mercy hospitals.
- Provide support to sexual and domestic violence victims during their stay at the hospital.
- Complete all necessary paperwork while at the hospital and return to the Healthcare Coordinator.
- Communicate with other full-time staff and volunteers regarding ongoing facility, program, and client needs.
- Follow all agency policies and procedures.
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
- Maintain values of dignity, empowerment, and respect with all clients, callers, staff, and volunteers of the agency and program.
Training Required:
Volunteer Interview, Volunteer Orientation, Background Check, Information Session, 50-hour Domestic/Sexual Violence training (certificate included), attendance at any additional volunteer meetings.
Time Commitment:
Minimum of 3 shifts/month for a minimum of 6 months. Shifts available: weekday overnights (4:30pm to 8:00am); weekends and holiday shifts (8:00am to 8:00pm and 8:00pm to 8:00am).
Position Requirements:
18 years or older and has not received Alexandra House services in the last year. In general, live within 30 miles of Unity and Mercy Hospitals. Must have valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable vehicle. Must have a hard-line telephone or cell phone with reliable reception.
Benefits to Volunteer:
- Engaging with women, children, and families in crisis
- Free initial and ongoing training
- Volunteer newsletter including highlights and upcoming agency and community events
- Supporting agency mission of working to end sexual and domestic violence
