Sexual Assault Prevention Education Volunteer
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YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Addison, IL, US
Summary
Volunteers will present sexual violence prevention programs to students in grades K-12 and provide professional training to service providers. They work as part of a team to deliver educational content and support survivors.
Job Description
Description
Sexual Assault Prevention Education Volunteer
Volunteer (Non-compensation-one-two days a week)
Sexual Violence Support Services Program
Are you passionate about empowering children? Do you believe that all children have the right to be free from abuse? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY!
Our Prevention Team provides child assault prevention education to DuPage County students in grades K-8 and sexual assault awareness in grades 9-12 throughout the school year.
Volunteers work with a team to present Sexual Violence Prevention Programs to school personnel and designated students. Volunteers also assist in providing professional training and public education for other service providers on issues of sexual violence. Our policy is to only have comprehensively trained individuals, work directly with students and survivors.
Volunteers should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete a Mandatory 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training, and 24-hour prevention training.
- $65.00 fee for 40-hour certification training.
- Prevention Training - no cost
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: DuPage County Schools
- Must have daytime availability.
- Must be 18yrs. or older.
- Requires mobile phone.
- Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required.
- One-year commitment required with a one to two day a week availability.
- Flexible scheduling – volunteers only work on days that schools are in session.
- We are looking to expand our bilingual team.
***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