Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Victim Advocates 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 within the criminal justice system, with employers, landlords and others, as needed. These volunteers assist victims with obtaining resources for basic needs.

Volunteers for this position must attend a 30-hour victim advocate training. They must also complete a criminal background check and sign a confidentiality agreement.
Victim Advocates are also required to attend quarterly volunteer meetings.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Families and Friends of Violent Crime Victims- King County

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

Contact Person: Dina Currier, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

P.O. Box 1949 Everett, WA 98206

Directions:

Families & Friends is located near the corner of Colby and 37th in Everett WA.

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

Miscellaneous Information

Are Youth Volunteers Welcome?
	No
What is the minimum age for volunteers?
	18
Are court-appointed community service volunteers okay?
	No
Can families with young children volunteer for this opportunity?
	No

Last updated on August 18, 2009