Domestic Violence Peer Support Advocate

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ORGANIZATION: WIND HAVEN INC

Wind Haven Peer Support Advocates must be screened, trained, and recovered survivors of domestic abuse, have a strong ability to listen, empathize, and communicate effectively with others who have experienced domestic violence, and have a non-judgmental attitude and the ability to provide emotional support and encouragement.

Peer support advocates will help moderate our online support group, actively refer survivors to our support group, assist current group members with the migration from our current group platform to the new platform, schedule and facilitate virtual peer support meetings, and provide individual support to victims and survivors as needed, connecting them with available resources and referring them to social services such as shelters, DV counseling, legal aid, etc.

Pre-service advocacy training includes completing the free VAT online training. This 40-hour training is part of the NACP pre-approved training list. There is no cost for this training. Once you complete this training, you will send us proof of completion to be certified as a Wind Haven advocate.

*Volunteer costs include the background check fee. Once you complete your online training, we will complete this step by sending you the organization code for getting your finger prints done. Cost of fingerprinting is currently $8.25.

4 Shifts

Sat Oct 05, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM EST - FULL
6 month commitment/15 hours per week
Tue Oct 01, 2024 - 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM EST - FULL
6 month commitment/15 hours per week
Tue Oct 01, 2024 - 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM EST - FULL
6 month commitment/15 hours per week
Tue Oct 01, 2024 - 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST - FULL
6 month commitment/15 hours per week

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About WIND HAVEN INC

Location:

107 LA CLAIRE DR, D, WARNER ROBINS, GA 31088, US

Mission Statement

Wind Haven aims to help survivors of domestic violence heal from abuse and transform their relationships from destructive to productive. Our goal is to enable them to build healthier connections, heal from the effects of abuse and violence, and foster more fulfilling lives.

Description

Wind Haven is a non-sectarian, interfaith 501c3 community outreach initiative that empowers and uplifts individuals affected by domestic abuse and intimate partner violence. Wind Haven was founded in 2020 at the height of COVID-19 by two survivors, Steph & Sarah Grace.

Wind Haven’s founders are abuse & trauma survivors with our own personal stories of life’s struggles, abusive relationships, and trauma.

Steph was one of many survivors trapped in her home with her abuser during the pandemic and was forced to flee her home with no immune system due to medical treatment. She traveled across multiple state lines and landed at her aunt Sarah's house, and was the first "Wind Havener." To this day, Steph never

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CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights, Crisis Support

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

This opportunity has 4 shifts

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

September 19, 2024

SKILLS

Advocacy
Group Facilitation
Conflict Resolution
Basic Computer Skills
Critical Thinking
Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
At least 6-month committment/15 hours per week
High School Diploma/GED. Completion of VAT online training or NACP pre-approved training, or already hold advocacy credential.

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