Hotline Phone Numbers

Domestic Violence Hotline:
800.621.HOPE (4673)

Crime Victims Hotline:
866.689.HELP (4357)

Rape & Sexual Assault Hotline:
212.227.3000

TDD phone number for all hotlines:
866.604.5350

Volunteer Opportunities at Safe Horizon

Volunteer Details
Position: NY Certified Rape Crisis Advocate Volunteers Needed (Staten Island)
Category:DS
Type:VOL Volunteer
Term:PT
Reports To:N/A
Location:30 Bay Street , 5th Fl., Staten Island, NY 10301
Description:Volunteers attend a 40-hour comprehensive training at Safe Horizon Staten Island, beginning January 2012. The training revolves around numerous aspects of rape and sexual assault and upon completion, volunteers become advocates who respond to local hospital emergency departments when a rape or sexual assault has occurred.
Responsibilities:Responsibilities:
The following services are provided, but not limited to:

• Immediate emotional support for survivors and secondary survivors
• An explanation of medical procedures
• Attendance during the medical exam and the collection for the Forensic Evidence Kit
• Acting as a liaison and advocate with hospital staff and criminal justice personnel on behalf of the survivor
• Information and referrals, including follow-up care with the Safe Horizon Rape Crisis Program
• Providing clothing/undergarments, personal hygiene articles and transportation
• Bimonthly supervision and training in order to stay up to date and legal/medical practices
Qualifications:•Application and interview required
•Volunteers must be 18 or over
•Volunteers must have access to adequate transportation in order to respond in a timely fashion- YOU MUST LIVE ON STATEN ISLAND.
•Attend a comprehensive 40-hour training beginning mid-January, several weekend days required

Training Location:
Safe Horizon Staten Island Community Programs
30 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Staten Island, NY 10301

To apply, please send cover memo and resume to aedelstein@safehorizon.org. Do NOT use the links below.
Education:Not Applicable
Salary:n/a
Hours:Not Applicable
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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