Volunteering
Volunteering at The Brewster Center
If
you are the type of person who:
likes fast-paced
environments
seeks new challenges
every day
enjoys talking
with lots of different people
feels the satisfaction
of being part of a movement of change…
…then consider the volunteer outreach crisis advocate position!
This position provides volunteers with the opportunity to work directly with victim/survivors seeking information and support.
POSITION: Crisis Advocate Volunteer
FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the Volunteer Coordinator and the Site Coordinator. The Crisis Advocate Volunteer is responsible for providing support to the Brewster Center advocacy staff. Duties and responsibilities will include providing crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referral, and other advocacy services to crisis line callers and program participants of the Brewster Center.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
- Must be 18 years of age – minimum
- Must sign a confidentiality statement; must understand confidentiality and the personal commitment to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Must work within guidelines, policies, standards, mission of the Brewster Center
- Must attend and complete CPR and First Aid
- Must have TB test
- Complete and obtain a fingerprint clearance
- Attend and complete the Brewster 8 hour Domestic Violence 101
- Attend and complete the Brewster 8 hour Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning
- Attend and complete the Brewster 16 hour DV102: Speakers Series
- Complete an interview with the Community Education & Volunteer Coordinator
- Complete and obtain fingerprint clearance
- Complete 8 hour on-the-job training
- Attend at least one monthly volunteer meeting per quarter during placement.
- Must have application form completed, including references
QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION:
1. Willingness to work within guidelines, policies, standards, mission statement of Brewster Center.
2. Good human relation skills and the willingness to be non-judgmental
3. Willingness to receive guidance and direction as well as ability to work as part of a team
4. Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural/ethnic differences
5. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
6. Experience with diverse cultures, languages, and situations
7. Ability to organize a variety of activities and deal with a variety of people
8. Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities highly desirable
9. Experience working with children desired
TIME COMMITMENT:
The Brewster Center requests that volunteers interested in this position commit to two 3 hour shifts per month or one 6 hour shift per month for at least a 6 month period.
Community Trainings and Volunteer Orientations at the Brewster Center
For more information about Volunteer Opportunities, please attend a Volunteer Orientation.