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51 people are interested
Train to Be A Domestic Violence Victim Advocate
ORGANIZATION: Waypoint Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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51 people are interested
Each year, Waypoint serves nearly 2,000 victims/survivors of domestic violence with support and advocacy. Waypoint is in need of volunteer victim advocates to assist with answering the 24/7 Resource & Support Line, supporting victims in criminal and civil court proceedings, and providing emergency advocacy at area hospitals for victims of domestic violence. Additional support options are available, depending on interest and skill level. Volunteers are required to complete a free, 20 hour online training.
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About Waypoint Services
Location:
318 5th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, US
Mission Statement
Waypoint's mission is to inspire people to move forward. For more than 130 years, Waypoint's services have evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of individuals, children, and families. Today, Waypoint offers a variety of proactive services and resources for those experiencing housing instability, poverty, or violence or needing access to quality, affordable child care.
Description
Waypoint's services are now impacting more than 20,000 individuals each year. Our current programs include:
HOUSING SERVICES
Our Housing Services help households experiencing housing instability thought multiple best practice programs.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM
Waypoint’s Domestic Violence Victim Services Program provides support services to help victims and their families cope with the trauma of controlling, hurtful intimate partners. Waypoint's Domestic Violence Victim Services supports the following counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, and Linn.
SURVIVORS' PROGRAM
Waypoint's Survivors’ Program supports and advocates for individuals who have lost a family member or friend through homicide or vehicular homicide, or are victims of violent felony crimes. The Survivors' Program serves Benton, Des Moines, Henry, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Poweshiek, Tama, Van Buren and Washington Counties.
KIDSPOINT: CHILD CARE SERVICES
Waypoint's child care program, KidsPoint, is built upon over 30 years of experience designed to offer high-quality early education to children from all backgrounds. KidsPoint is composed of two Learning Center and Preschools, before/after school programming, and Summer Day Camp.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
318 5th St. S.ECedar Rapids, IA 52401
DATE POSTED
July 24, 2024
SKILLS
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 20 hour mandatory online training