Opportunities From: SafeNest

Volunteers serve as the first point of contact for residents and visitors, assisting with administrative tasks, shelter operations, and support services for survivors. This role is ideal for compassionate, organized individuals committed to making a meaningful impact.

Address is Confidential and will be provided once you are approved to volunteer at our Residential Shelter. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Represent SafeNest as a member of the crisis advocacy hotline team, providing assistance and support to victims of Domestic Violence. Hotline advocate assists client with shelter screenings and counseling referrals. Volunteers take part in working in a collaborative environment. Volunteers, once fully trained and after completion of their shadowing shift, can work from home.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

·         Arriving 15 minutes prior to the shift beginning

·         Provide assistance and support to SafeNest clients as

·         Offer assistance & support to victims of Domestic Violence prior to court hearings

·         Discuss safety planning with victims of Domestic Violence

·         Provide resources to victims of Domestic Violence

·         Data Entry

·         Attend Volunteer meetings as scheduled.

·          Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Ability to keep all client information confidential

·         A basic understanding of domestic violence and its dynamics

·         Ability to respect and relate to people from various backgrounds (economic, cultural, educational, religious etc.)

·         Strong listening skills

·         Ability to remain calm and focused in a high-stress environment

·         Ability to multitask effectively as needed

·         Must be proficient in speaking, reading & writing English

·         Ability to be prompt, responsible, dependable, organized, and professional

·         Ability to work well with others

·         Ability to communicate concerns as well as receive constructive feedback

·         Access to a personal phone with internet connectivity.

TIME COMMITMENT

·         Designated 4-hour shift

·         3 Shifts per month

SCREENING

Volunteers are expected to complete a screening process, which may include the following:

·         Completion of  SafeNest Volunteer application

·         In-person/Telephonic interview with the SafeNest Volunteer Services Director

·         Passing of the required background check

TRAINING

Volunteers are expected to complete the following prerequisites:

·         Completion of SafeNest’s Domestic Violence Training (approximately 20 hours)

·         Completion of Volunteer Training with Program Supervisor

·         Completion of a minimum of 6 Shadow Training sessions with an established SafeNest Staff

JOB DESCRIPTION: Represent SafeNest as a member of the crisis advocacy hotline team, providing assistance and support to victims of Domestic Violence. Hotline advocate assists client with shelter screenings and counseling referrals. Volunteers take part in working in a collaborative environment. Volunteers, once fully trained and after completion of their shadowing shift, can work from home.

TRAINING

Volunteers are expected to complete the following prerequisites:

·        Completion of a minimum of 6 Shadow Training sessions

Volunteers serve as the first point of contact for residents and visitors, assisting with administrative tasks, shelter operations, and support services for survivors. This role is ideal for compassionate, organized individuals committed to making a meaningful impact.

Address is Confidential and will be provided once you are approved to volunteer at our Residential Shelter. 

Legal Advocates assist with a variety of task. As a Court Advocate, you will attend legal proceedings at Las Vegas Family & Criminal Court to provide support and SafeNest resources, informing survivors about the process, helping survivors understand the outcome of their hearings, and providing assistance with planning next steps to our clients.

Legal Advocates assist with a variety of task. As a Court Advocate, you will attend legal proceedings at Las Vegas Family & Criminal Court to provide support and SafeNest resources, informing survivors about the process, helping survivors understand the outcome of their hearings, and providing assistance with planning next steps to our clients.