Needs From: Waverly-Shell Rock Area United Way

Volunteer: Program Support Volunteer - Answering Crisis Line

What Does a Resource Line Volunteer Do?

Resource line volunteers answer calls from abuse victims, law enforcement, and/or hospital staff for victims of domestic violence. Shifts are from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Day, evening, and night hours are available on Saturday and Sunday.  

Over the Phone Resource Line Volunteers Can Provide Callers to the Line With:

❏    Emotional support and service referrals

❏    Help victims understand their rights and options

❏    Inform victims of services the Domestic Abuse Resource Center has to offer

Requirements:

 ❏    Volunteers must be 18 years or older

❏    Attend a required online 20-hour training through ICADV (Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence)

❏    Possess an open, non-judgmental attitude towards survivors of domestic violence and their situation

❏    Complete a volunteer application, confidentiality form, position description, and volunteer agreement

❏    Complete a background check before volunteering begins

❏    Attend volunteer meetings with other volunteers, and the volunteer coordinator to touch base, when they are offered. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Agency: Helping Services for Youth & Families Domestic Abuse Resource Center

What Does a Resource Line Volunteer Do?

Resource line volunteers answer calls from abuse victims, law enforcement, and/or hospital staff for victims of domestic violence. Shifts are from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Day, evening, and night hours are available on Saturday and Sunday.  

Over the Phone Resource Line Volunteers Can Provide Callers to the Line With:

❏    Emotional support and service referrals

❏    Help victims understand their rights and options

❏    Inform victims of services the Domestic Abuse Resource Center has to offer

Requirements:

 ❏    Volunteers must be 18 years or older

❏    Attend a required online 20-hour training through ICADV (Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence)

❏    Possess an open, non-judgmental attitude towards survivors of domestic violence and their situation

❏    Complete a volunteer application, confidentiality form, position description, and volunteer agreement

❏    Complete a background check before volunteering begins

❏    Attend volunteer meetings with other volunteers, and the volunteer coordinator to touch base, when they are offered. __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Agency: Helping Services for Youth & Families Domestic Abuse Resource Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50677

Allow Groups: No