| Last updated on October 6, 2008 |
Volunteers will conduct prevention education programs for children on child sexual assault, bullying and harassment, family and interpersonal violence. Provide crisis intervention, support and advocacy for children.
DUTIES will include:
Conducting prevention education workshops (30min -1hr in length) for children using curricula provided by the YWCA/Daybreak.
Providing confidential crisis intervention, support, information and advocacy to children during “Review Time”.
Providing confidential crisis intervention, support, information, referral and resources to parents and teachers.
On-going education and training on child abuse, domestic violence and related issues.
Benefits you receive as a volunteer:
Direct supervision.
Opportunity to network with other workshop facilitators on a regional level.
National Certification (CAP Program)
Opportunity to reduce violence in local communities.
Volunteers must be 18 years old or over, have flexible day time hours and have an interest in and respect for people who have experienced assault. Volunteers must also have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team and to work with diverse groups of people.
We are looking for volunteers who can make a commitment of 9-12 months and have availability weekdays, mostly morning hours for approximately 4-6 hours per week.
This opportunity is sponsored by: YWCA of Central Massachusetts
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Abused / Battered |
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Children (5-12) |
| Adolescents (13-17) |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekdays |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Adults (55+) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Individual |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Children & Youth |
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Family Violence |
| Domestic Violence |
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Nonprofit Organization |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| Advocacy |
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Public Speaking |
| Counseling / Information Support |
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Contact Person:
Darlene Heywosz, Human Resources Manager, (508)767-2505 x 3004, (email)
Address:
Directions:
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From City Hall, turn LEFT onto FRANKLIN ST.End at 1 Salem Sq. The YWCA is located behind the Worcester Public Library on the corner of McGrath Boulevard and Franklin Street. |
Web Site: http://www.ywcaworcester.org
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