Victim Assistance Volunteer
(Victim Assistance Volunteer Program, Burlington, Milton and Oakville - Mobile Service)
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| Contact | Cora Hurwich, VAVP Ambassador, Victim Assistance Volunteer Program - Burlington OPP; Phone: 289-260-4316; Email: c_hurwich@hotmail.ca | ||
| Duties | Provide practical assistance as needed. Identify longer-term needs by responding to victim's concerns. Supply the victim with appropriate options and referrals to services in the community. Volunteers are on call to the Burlington OPP 24 hours a day. Volunteers are specially trained to provide short term emotional and practical support to victims of tragic circumstances, fatalities, serious personal injury, crime and road trauma. | ||
| More Info Link | www.vavp.ca/volunteer.html | ||
| Benefits | Approved expenses refunded | ||
| Clients | People who are involved with fatalities, serious injury, crime, road trauma or domestic violence | ||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | ||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | ||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) | ||
| Areas of Interest | Counselling ; Distress / Crisis / Bereavement Support ; Fundraising / Canvassing ; Mentorship / Leadership ; Program Coordination / Support | ||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; First Aid ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Team Work ; Listening skills, compassionate, empathy, attention to detail, ability or experience to deal with crisis/emotional situations. Good communication skills. Able to work as part of a team. Dependable. Available as required. Willingness to fundraise and participate in an events as needed | ||
| Commitment Length | Long Term - 6-8 shifts a month required | ||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | ||
| Dates and Times | On call 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Volunteers select their own shifts. Times may vary. Shifts are from 7am-3pm, 3pm -11pm, 11pm-7am | ||
| Seasons | Year Round | ||
| Accessibility | Partially Accessible - stairs to office | ||
| Location | As required in Halton region (i.e Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville). | ||
| Number of Positions | Burlington: 15 individual(s) 15 individual(s) needed in total. | ||
| Training | Orientation - plus 20 Hours of training ; Training is provided ; Training on-going - Mandatory meetings 2nd Tuesday of each month. ; Police background check required and will be completed through the program. | ||
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required - Own transportation is essential | ||
| Police Check | Required | ||
| Additional Requirements | Mature, responsible. 3 references (personal and business). Knowledge of community resources. Knowledge of law, as pertaining to victims. Canadian Citizenship. | ||
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| Organization Name | Victim Assistance Volunteer Program, Burlington, Milton and Oakville - Mobile Service | ||
| Office Phone | 289-260-4316 | ||
| info@vavp.ca | |||
| Website | www.vavp.ca | ||
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