Volunteer: Volunteer to support victims of Domestic ViolenceEvery weekend, VST Volunteers work in teams of two and offer critical support to DV victims and their families. Volunteers are a mobile crisis response team, operating city wide in partnership with the Seattle Police Department. VST's can provide transportation; help locate shelter, food, and clothing; offer resource referral; answer questions about the criminal justice system; and offer safety planning. The VST program receives referrals from patrol officers, detectives, prosecutors, ER social workers, and system-based advocates. VST volunteers are members of a truly unique group of community members. They are given the opportunity to learn and grow personally as they prepare to support families in the field. The training requirements are extensive, and the program is competitive. New volunteers are recruited twice a year, typically each Spring and Fall. To apply to join the upcoming new volunteer training Academy, please visit our website and download the application. Applications are being accepted now! Deadline March 1st, 2017. Testimonial from recent VST Academy Graduate: "I felt like each day of the training I walked away with something incredibly valuable- and it was totally worth taking 6 days off of my regular job. I'm very excited to get started volunteering with VST."
Requirements: A valid Washington State Driver’s License Be 21 years of age or older by the final date of academy training Pass a Seattle Police Department background checkQualified Applicants: Demonstrate a commitment to assisting domestic violence victims Exercise strong listening and problem-solving skills Are excited about working with people from diverse communities Work well as a part of a team Are comfortable in a law enforcement environment that handles sensitive and confidential materials Accept and utilize constructive feedbackStrong Candidates Posess: An understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence Related crisis intervention experience and/or skills One year of relevant volunteer work, training, or personal experienceOrganization: SPD: Victim Support Team Every weekend, VST Volunteers work in teams of two and offer critical support to DV victims and their families. Volunteers are a mobile crisis response team, operating city wide in partnership with the Seattle Police Department. VST's can provide transportation; help locate shelter, food, and clothing; offer resource referral; answer questions about the criminal justice system; and offer safety planning. The VST program receives referrals from patrol officers, detectives, prosecutors, ER social workers, and system-based advocates. VST volunteers are members of a truly unique group of community members. They are given the opportunity to learn and grow personally as they prepare to support families in the field. The training requirements are extensive, and the program is competitive. New volunteers are recruited twice a year, typically each Spring and Fall. To apply to join the upcoming new volunteer training Academy, please visit our website and download the application. Applications are being accepted now! Deadline March 1st, 2017. Testimonial from recent VST Academy Graduate: "I felt like each day of the training I walked away with something incredibly valuable- and it was totally worth taking 6 days off of my regular job. I'm very excited to get started volunteering with VST."
Requirements: A valid Washington State Driver’s License Be 21 years of age or older by the final date of academy training Pass a Seattle Police Department background checkQualified Applicants: Demonstrate a commitment to assisting domestic violence victims Exercise strong listening and problem-solving skills Are excited about working with people from diverse communities Work well as a part of a team Are comfortable in a law enforcement environment that handles sensitive and confidential materials Accept and utilize constructive feedbackStrong Candidates Posess: An understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence Related crisis intervention experience and/or skills One year of relevant volunteer work, training, or personal experienceOrganization: SPD: Victim Support Team Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Organization Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 98124 Allow Groups: No |