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Victim Advocate
Last updated on May 29, 2008
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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

Abused / Battered  Minorities
Adolescents (13-17)  Older Adults (55+)
Adults (26-54)  Religious Groups
Children (5-12)  Students
Families / Parents  Women
Low-income / Poverty  Young Adults (18-25)
Men
We need volunteers who are free at these times
Evenings  Weekdays
Monthly  Weekends
Occasional  Weekly
One-Time
This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
Adults (26-54)  Unpaid Interns
Adults (55+)  Young Adults (18-25)
Individual
This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
Advocacy & Human Rights  Gay / Lesbian / Bi / Trans
Children & Youth  Human Services
Crime  Legal
Cultural  Men's
Death and Dying  Mental Health
Education & Technology  Nonprofit Organization
Elder Abuse  Political
Emergency Services  Women's
We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
Advocacy  Program Management
Companionship  Public Relations / Outreach
Computer / Internet Services  Public Speaking
Counseling / Information Support  Research / Evaluation
Fundraising  Special Events
Grant Development  Teaching
Legal Services  Writing / Editing
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Contact Person:
Nancy Hawley, Director Of Victim Services, (425) 252-6081, (email)

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Address:

 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.

 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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