• 51 people are interested
 

Train to Be A Domestic Violence Victim Advocate

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: Waypoint Services

  • 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.

More opportunities with Waypoint Services

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

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

Advocacy & Human Rights
Crisis Support
Advocacy & Human Rights, Crisis Support

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

318 5th St. S.ECedar Rapids, IA 52401

SKILLS

  • Spanish

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 20 hour mandatory online training

Report this opportunity

We're sorry, this opportunity is no longer active.

Please find other opportunities.

Find Opportunities