Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Internship - Domestic Violence Advocate for victims, their families, and the South County community. Volunteers take 4-hour shifts (9:00-1:00 or 1:00-5:00 Mon-Fri) on a weekly, bi-weekly or other regular basis at our drop-in center. Answer calls on telephone helpline and assist drop-ins. Comprehensive training and ongoing support is provided. Training is offered twice a year, in January and September.

No background experience is required. Training is mandatory, as is availability during weekday hours. Applicants must have references and criminal background check is done on all applicants. Former clients of DVRCSC are asked to wait at least 18 months from last contact before applying to volunteer.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Domestic Violence Resource Center Of South County

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

Contact Person: Leslie Nelson, Volunteer Coordinator, (401) 782-3990, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

61 Main Street Wakefield, RI 02879 (See a map)

Directions:

From the North: Take 95 so. to Rt. 4 so. to Rt 1 so. to the Wakefield exit. Right off the exit, straight through two traffic lights. After second light, we are on the right, just after the Citizen's Bank. From the South: Rt. 1 no., past t

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Counties:		Washington

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes