Become a Volunteer
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Benefits of Volunteering -
Help others by reaching out -
Learn more about women's issues -
Help make a difference -
Gain practical experience -
Get a certificate of completion
Specific Areas to Volunteer On-Call Medical/Legal Advocacy - Responding to emergency needs of individuals at local hospitals, police departments, etc. You may also provide transportation. Crisis Line Advocacy - Answering the rape/sexual assault and domestic violence crisis lines, offering safety planning, intervention, support, advocacy, problem solving, and information and referrals. In-Shelter Advocacy - Assisting shelter staff, modeling a positive attitude and behavior, and advocating for those in the shelter. Children's Advocacy - Working with children and showing them non-violent behavior. Teaching trust and relationship building. Legal Advocacy - Assist clients in obtaining restraining orders, going to court and offering support in court and elsewhere. Group Co-facilitation - Assisting staff and providing a good environment. Interpreting - Individual sessions, interviews or hearings for the hearing impaired or those who use English as a second language. Please call our Volunteer Coordinator at 563/322-1200 for specific information about victim services, volunteer guidelines, training, and opportunities to be involved. Training Provided Volunteers are invaluable members of the Violence Intervention Counseling Services (VICS) Team, which provides support to survivors and families. Training and support are provided to program volunteers. The length of training varies depending upon the type of volunteer services you wish to provide. In the Quad Cities -
1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men will be victims of sexual assault. -
Between 1300 and 1500 people are served by the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program each year. -
At least 55% of the Domestic Violence Shelter services go to children.
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