Opportunities From: Stand Together Volunteer Hub

REPORTS TO:    Domestic Violence Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator

GENERAL: This position provides support to our Legal Department and our Domestic Violence Program regarding court accompaniment for restraining order hearings.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Provide trauma informed peer accompaniment to Domestic Violence and Civil restraining order hearings. Provide trauma informed crisis intervention, peer counseling and advocacy to those survivors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid California state-certified Crisis Intervention Training certification.Must pass agency Live Scan.Must be over 18 years old.Must have online access to sign up for shifts and submit volunteer hours.Are not a current Stand Up Placer client or have received SUP services within one year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complete on-the-job training and at least 2 hours of shadowing time in court with the Domestic Violence Coordinator, Domestic Violence Program staff and/or Crisis Intervention Trained volunteer.Be knowledgeable of the restraining order process and court procedures. Provide court accompaniment for clients who are obtaining a restraining order exam as well as providing trauma informed crisis intervention, peer counseling and advocacy to those survivors. Complete and enter demographic data per policies and procedures after accompanying a client. Complete volunteer hour timesheet after each shift.Notify the Volunteer Coordinator at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel your shift.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Must embrace principles of trauma informed care and commit to on-going personal growth.Compassion and understanding for people in crisis.Communicate effectively and without judgement abiding by agency confidentiality policy.Possess emotional maturity and stability and exercise appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.Attention to detail, excellent organizational and critical thinking skills to problem-solve effectively.

YOUR VOLUNTEER IMPACT: For every hour you volunteer, we receive $24/per hour in grant funding match. This is very significant and helps us in meeting our grant requirements. Your time also helps our hard-working staff advocates tremendously.

TO EXPRESS INTEREST:  Click on the Respond button below and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch with you!

Please note: You must be Crisis Intervention Trained for this opportunity. To learn more about our Crisis Intervention Training, click here.

GENERAL: This position provides support to our Legal Department.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Provide legal assistance such as document preparation and legal research on a case-by-case basis. Research may include accessing Westlaw and providing summary findings to the Legal team. Periodic opportunities to attend hearings with Staff Attorney.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid California state-certified Crisis Intervention Training certification.Must pass agency Live Scan.Must be over 18 years old.Must have online access to submit volunteer hours and depending on assignment to perform research.Are not a current Stand Up Placer client or have received SUP services within one year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work closely with the Legal team providing document preparation and legal research on a case-by-case basis. Provide summary findings or prepared documents to the Legal team in a timely manner. Attend hearings with Staff Attorney on an as-needed basis.Document your hours and submit those hours on the Stand Together Volunteer Hub. Instructions will be provided.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge and/or interest in law and court procedures. Working knowledge of the restraining order process and adhere to agency confidentiality policy.Attention to detail, excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Possess emotional maturity and stability and exercise appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.Compassion and understanding for people in crisis.

YOUR VOLUNTEER IMPACT: For every hour you provide legal assistance, we receive $120/per hour in grant funding match. This is very significant and helps us meet our grant requirements. Your time also helps our Legal team tremendously. 

TO EXPRESS INTEREST:  Click on the Gold Respond button below and our Legal Team will be in touch with you!

PLEASE NOTE: Unless your licensed to practice law, you must be Crisis Intervention Trained for this opportunity. To learn more about our Crisis Intervention Training, click here.