Needs From: Winthrop University

What is a Life Skill?

A life skill is a skill that could benefit a survivor and prepare them for their future outside of Safe Passage. Life skill activities can include learning to build a resume, how to create a budget, how to job search effectively, a book club, self-care, children's educational activities, etc. 

Other group activities can be done with a volunteer group of 4-5 individuals that include game nights, movie nights, or baking/cooking classes with the shelter residents.

Purpose: To provide the necessary tools for survivors to become self-sufficient and provide fun and educational activities for adults and children

Responsibilities:

Facilitate the life skills program Assist in the research and development of materials necessary to supplement the curriculum Communicate with staff regarding client progress, problem solving and monitoring Tutor and mentor clients when necessary Enhance current curriculum to include volunteer services and outside educators Develop and provide materials for the program Attend quarterly meetings of volunteer staff Contact supervisor regarding mandated reports of child abuse or suicide attempts

Qualifications:

Must be 18 Competition of 15 hours of volunteer training program Completion of shadowing of shelter staff and other staff members/volunteers Ability to remain non-judgmental and non-directive Passion for teaching and mentoring adults and children Compassionate yet empowering survivors to take control of their lives Signing and adhering to confidentially pledge Advocacy skills for victims in crisis Access to reliable transportation and phone service Adherence to the philosophy, goals, and policies of Safe Passage National child abuse and criminal clearances

 

Learning Opportunities:

Receive working knowledge of services provided to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse at Safe Passage Gain experience in working with children and adults who are survivors of abuse Learn how to manage a classroom and teach a diverse community Develop familiarity with responsibilities of victim service providers Network with community partners Work to create a culture of change pertaining to violence against adults and children

 

Time Commitment: Minimum two to three life skills courses per month (can be virtual)

Availability: Scheduled on a monthly basis. Classes have better attendance between the hours of 6pm and 9pm Monday through Thursday. Weekend life skills and activities can be arranaged.

***We are looking for volunteer advocates who are passionate about helping victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse at our main office! The Crisis Advocate assists staff members through communicating needs of callers on our crisis hotline, as well as tending to small work tasks around the office that help make an impact on our clients. We are very flexible in working with school schedules and work schedules! In addition, we are taking the necessary precautions in response to COVID-19 by sanitizing after every client, taking temperatures of everyone entering the office, and wearing face masks or coverings around the entire office. We hope to hear from you if you are interested in fulfilling this need! Please see full description below for more information!***

 

Title: Crisis Advocate  

Purpose: To improve the organization’s efficiency and build on quality of services.

 

Qualifications:

 

Minimum 18 years of age Completion of 15 hours of Volunteer Training Program Ability to remain non-judgmental and non-directive High level of attention to details and organization Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Signing and adhering to confidentiality pledge Access to reliable transportation and phone service Adherence to the philosophy, goals and policies of Safe Passage High School Diploma or some college National child abuse and criminal clearances

 

Responsibilities:

 

Assist administrative staff with filing paperwork and data entry Greet clients as they come in for appointments Provide clients with the necessary paperwork upon arrival Answer office phone calls and transfer callers as necessary Help assess departmental needs Attend quarterly meetings of volunteer staff Contact supervisor regarding mandated reports of child abuse or suicide attempts

 

Learning Opportunity:

 

Receive working knowledge of services provided to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse at SPI Gain experience in performing administrative, human resources and clerical duties Develop familiarity with responsibilities of victim service providers Network with community partners and government personnel

 

Availability: Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm

Number of Volunteers Needed: 5