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Victim Witness Volunteer

Montgomery County
2 days ago
Internship
On-site
Dayton OH, Ohio, United States

Summary of Job Duties

Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office Victim/Witness Division is in need of volunteer phone advocates and volunteer hospital advocates. Volunteer phone advocates will answer 24-hour crisis line for agency after hours. Phone advocates will handle calls from victims of crime who needs crisis intervention or have questions about the criminal justice system. Volunteer hospital advocates respond to area emergency rooms to assist sexual assault victims. Volunteers work closely with police officers and hospital staff. Hospital advocates are not required to stay at home or be in any one location as long as the staff can reach the volunteer. For both opportunities, agency will work with volunteer's schedule. Both positions are available weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays. Volunteers are required to work a minimum of one shift per month, live in Montgomery County, have reliable transportation, attend a 20-hour training course, and be at least 18 years old.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION! 

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Live in Montgomery County, have reliable transportation, and complete 20 hours of training 

Supplemental Information

UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION