Volunteer Opportunity Details:

In this position, a volunteer or intern can help make a positive impact within the DeKalb County community by helping raise awareness of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. This position also helps to educate community members about definitions of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as their effects on the community as a whole.
In addition to providing the community with information and awareness, this position also provides community members with specific services that Safe Passage offers.

Community Education – Job Description – 7/8/08

Supervisor: Volunteer Coordinator

Objective: To disseminate educational information on domestic violence and sexual assault programs offered through Safe Passage, to the communities which make up DeKalb County.

Duties and Responsibilities:
 Hang posters in various locations in DeKalb County.
 Distribute information on domestic violence and Safe Passage to businesses, churches, and service organizations in DeKalb County.
 Assist the Community Resources and Crisis Intervention Coordinator with health fairs, trade fairs, public events, etc.
 Create a public information campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault issues.

Qualifications:
 Attend and complete necessary training.
 Be dependable and maintain a commitment to the agency.
 Ability to work independently or in a team.
 Strong listening skills
 Strong organizational skills
 Posses a valid driver’s license
 Access to a reliable and safe vehicle.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Safe Passage

We need volunteers who are free at these times Monthly Weekends Occasional Weekly Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Contact Person: Amanda Schrems, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

P.O. Box 621 DeKalb, IL 60115

Web Site: http://www.safepassagedv.org

Last updated on November 5, 2009