| Last updated on May 29, 2008 |
 Provide one-on-one advocacy and crisis intervention to victims of crime and their loved ones. The volunteer victim advocate is responsible for responding to victim crisis calls and for providing one-on-one advocacy and crisis intervention. Advocates provide support to victims throughout the criminal justice process, advocate for victims with the criminal justice system, with employers, landlords and others, as needed. Assist victims with obtaining resources for basic needs (clothing, food, shelter). All victim advocates receive 40 hours of free training. This training provides information on advocacy and crisis intervention skills, grief due to homicide, and the criminal justice system. This opportunity is sponsored by: Families & Friends of Missing Persons & Violent Crime Victims
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Abused / Battered |
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Minorities |
| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Older Adults (55+) |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Religious Groups |
| Children (5-12) |
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Students |
| Families / Parents |
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Women |
| Low-income / Poverty |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Men |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Evenings |
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Weekdays |
| Monthly |
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Weekends |
| Occasional |
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Weekly |
| One-Time |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Individual |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Advocacy & Human Rights |
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Gay / Lesbian / Bi / Trans |
| Children & Youth |
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Human Services |
| Crime |
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Legal |
| Cultural |
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Men's |
| Death and Dying |
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Mental Health |
| Education & Technology |
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Nonprofit Organization |
| Elder Abuse |
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Political |
| Emergency Services |
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Women's |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Advocacy |
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Program Management |
| Companionship |
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Public Relations / Outreach |
| Computer / Internet Services |
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Public Speaking |
| Counseling / Information Support |
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Research / Evaluation |
| Fundraising |
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Special Events |
| Grant Development |
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Teaching |
| Legal Services |
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Writing / Editing |
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Contact Person:
Nancy Hawley, Director Of Victim Services, (425) 252-6081, (email)
Address:
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3807 Colby Avenue
Everett, WA 98203
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Web Site: http://www.fnfvcv.org
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It was a positive, and rewarding volunteer experience.
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I was treated by professional, empathetic, and hardworking people as another professional person who was there to do a job. All of the agency personnel were friendly and informative.I felt very positive about being there to help out in this very worthwhile endeavor.
posted on April 10, 2002 |
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