Rape Crisis Hotline Volunteer
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
Answer calls for the 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline and respond to crisis calls from local hospitals. Provide counseling and resources to victims of sexual violence to assist in their recovery.
Job Description
Description
Rape Crisis Hotline Volunteer
24-hr Crisis Hotline 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 time to time? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY!
Volunteers to answer calls for the YWCA’s 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline and respond to crisis calls from local area hospitals. Volunteers also help counsel victims of sexual violence and provide resources to assist them in recovery. Volunteers should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete the 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training.
Our policy is to only have comprehensively trained individuals, work directly with survivors (answering the hotline, crisis intervention and medical advocacy).
This position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Volunteers will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to start date.
- Location: Temporary work from home until further notice
- Must be 18yrs. or older
- Must be female due to the nature of the work
- Requires mobile phone
- One-year commitment required
- Flexible scheduling
***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
