Medical Advocate Volunteer
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
As a medical advocate volunteer, you will provide 24-hour medical advocacy to hospital emergency rooms and police districts. You are expected to stay and provide comfort throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews with the survivor's permission.
Job Description
Description
Medical Advocate Volunteer (Non-compensation Part-time)
Sexual Violence Support Services Program
Want to gain valuable work experience while helping others with crisis recovery and support? Do you enjoy being able to work from home from time to time? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY!
As a medical advocate volunteer, you will be on-call to provide 24-hour medical advocacy to hospital emergency rooms and police districts. With the survivor’s permission, advocates are expected to stay and provide comfort throughout hospital examinations, evidence collection, and police interviews. Volunteers must demonstrate a non-judgmental, supportive attitude toward all survivors of sexual assault. Volunteers should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training. Volunteer Advocates will benefit from comprehensive training, experience in crisis counseling, references for future job opportunities and opportunities to interact with veteran advocates and other sister organizations.
- Locations: Chicago, Chicago Heights, and Addison
- Must be 18 yrs. or older
- One-year commitment required
- Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required
- Requires mobile phone
- Flexible work schedule
***To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the online application. Easy-Apply candidates will not be considered for this opportunity***
About YWCA Metropolitan Chicago:
Since its founding 149 years ago, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago has been committed to serving the needs of women and girls. The YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women is actualized through a large breadth of programs and services.
Regardless of race or economic status, the YWCA provides women with the support and tools they need to transform their lives, to be confident in their choices and to make valuable contributions to their communities.
The YWCA’s Core programmatic areas include: Economic Empowerment Services, Sexual Violence Support Services, and Early Childhood Services. The YWCA serves over 200,000 women, children and families annually through these programs. And while the YWCA’s services are broad and varied, they are linked by a common thread—a dedication to promoting racial justice and personal empowerment.
For more information about how you can support the YWCA, visit our website at http://www.ywcachicago.org or contact us at 312-762-2762. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Founded
1876
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
About YWCA Metropolitan Chicago:
Since its founding 149 years ago, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago has been committed to serving the needs of women and girls. The YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women is actualized through a large breadth of programs and services.
Regardless of race or economic status, the YWCA provides women with the support and tools they need to transform their lives, to be confident in their choices and to make valuable contributions to their communities.
The YWCA’s Core programmatic areas include: Economic Empowerment Services, Sexual Violence Support Services, and Early Childhood Services. The YWCA serves over 200,000 women, children and families annually through these programs. And while the YWCA’s services are broad and varied, they are linked by a common thread—a dedication to promoting racial justice and personal empowerment.
For more information about how you can support the YWCA, visit our website at http://www.ywcachicago.org or contact us at 312-762-2762. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Founded
1876
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
