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Servicios de Violencia Doméstica y Autosuficiencia
El Centro Compass para Mujeres y Familias atiende a más de 6,500 clientes cada año y depende del apoyo voluntario. Ofrecemos una variedad de oportunidades a corto y largo plazo para participar en nuestros programas, servicios y operaciones.
Si desea obtener más información sobre el voluntariado en Compass Center, puede ver nuestra publicación en Por qué ser Voluntario en Compass Center Podría ser Adecuado para usted. Para unirse a nosotros como voluntario, revise las posiciones a continuación y luego complete un Solicitud de Voluntario de Compass Center. El personal se comunicará con usted con información sobre capacitación.
Puedes ver las pasantías actuales aqui. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre voluntariado o pasantías en Compass Center, envíe un correo electrónico al Gerente de Servicios al Cliente y Voluntario.
Puede ver los puestos actuales de voluntario aqui, así como nuestras oportunidades continuas durante todo el año a continuación:
Hotline Advocates
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Completion of 42-hour classroom training over two months. Training will cover topics including the dynamics of domestic abuse, domestic violence and the law, active listening, legal issues and community resources. -
Completion of two "shadowing" shifts with an experienced volunteer -
Commitment of 3-4 shifts per month for at least nine months for daytime advocates -
Commitment of four nights or one weekend shift per month for overnight advocates
Court Advocates
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Complete 42-hotline training (or provide documentation of comparable training) -
Additional court advocacy training and shadowing -
Must be available Thursdays at 8:30 am -
Transportation to Orange County Courthouse in Hillsborough required -
Experience with the justice system preferred but not required
Community Educators
Community Educators (CEs) are the face of Compass Center and play an integral role in Compass Center’s success in preventive work. Community educators educate the community about domestic violence and Compass Center services, while staffing tabling events and speaking to potential donors about the impact that their donations can have on our client services. We have a strong need for both English and Spanish speaking educators. For more information about our community education program, please see our website. Applications available online.
Spanish Interpreters & Translators
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Completion of a twenty minute screening call and 9 hour training -
Commitment of ten to twelve hours per month for twelve months
Support Group Facilitators
Volunteer Facilitators help create a safe space for Compass Center clients to work on self-growth, healing, and making positive changes in their lives. Supervised by the Support Group Coordinator, these positions require various levels of training, depending on the volunteer's prior experience and the particular group. The Support Group program spans both Domestic Violence services and Self-Sufficiency services through the following groups: Domestic Violence Support Group (DVSG), DVSG Part II, Divorce and Separation Support Group, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Support Group (Spanish Language), Self-Esteem Support Group, Children’s Coping Skills Group, and The Art of Healing (Arts-based workshop for survivors of domestic violence). Check back for more information on our next training. Requirments for this position include:
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Commitment of three hours a week for 8 weks for group sessions and additional planning time with co-facilitator - Previous support group experience is preferred but not required
Data Entry Volunteers
Enter de-identified program evaluation data into excel. Data entry can be completed at the Center or offsite. Program evaluations include those from the Start Strong program (primary youth violence prevention program) and Community Education Workshops and Presentations. Volunteers also assit with sorting paperwork, proofing and coding timesheets for grant purposes, and helping around the office.
Child Care Provider
Provide child care during our weekly support group for victims of domestic violence. Requirements for this position include:
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Completion of a 1-hour training Previous experience with children -
Previous experience with childern -
Commitment to 2-3 shifts per month for at least nine months
Voluntarios de Crisis de Violencia Doméstica
Committee Member
Career Counselor
Provide one-on-one assistance to help clients develop job search skills, build resumes and cover letters, interview skills and explore career options. Requirments for this position include:
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Commitment of two career appoitments per month for at least 6 months -
Relevant career advising experience
Information & Referral Volunteer
The Information & Referral Volunteer’s (IRV) primary responsibility is to act as a first contact to individuals who call or walk into Compass Center. IRVs offer information and referral advice and provide a welcoming and helpful atmosphere while helping clients access Compass Center’s programs and services. IRVs assess client needs to determine whether those needs can be met through one of Compass Center’s programs. If not, volunteers refer clients to the appropriate services in the community. Information & Referral Volunteers are also asked to assist staff members with various in-house administrative tasks, as well as tabling at community events and fairs. Requirments for this position include:
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Completion of an 18+ training of two months and 6 hours of shadowing -
Commitment of 3 hours a week for 6 to 9 months of two semesters
Program Attorney
Answer 15-minute phone calls from clients with questions about a variety of legal issues, primarily in the area of family law. Phone calls are fielded from your office or home, so no travel is required. Requirments for this position include:
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Actively licensed by the N.C. Bar Association.
Financial Counseler
Special Events Comittee Member
Committee Member
Career Counselor
Provide one-on-one assistance to help clients develop job search skills, build resumes and cover letters, interview skills and explore career options. Requirments for this position include:
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Commitment of two career appoitments per month for at least 6 months -
Relevant career advising experience
Information & Referral Volunteer
The Information & Referral Volunteer’s (IRV) primary responsibility is to act as a first contact to individuals who call or walk into Compass Center. IRVs offer information and referral advice and provide a welcoming and helpful atmosphere while helping clients access Compass Center’s programs and services. IRVs assess client needs to determine whether those needs can be met through one of Compass Center’s programs. If not, volunteers refer clients to the appropriate services in the community. Information & Referral Volunteers are also asked to assist staff members with various in-house administrative tasks, as well as tabling at community events and fairs. Requirments for this position include:
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Completion of an 18+ training of two months and 6 hours of shadowing -
Commitment of 3 hours a week for 6 to 9 months of two semesters
Program Attorney
Answer 15-minute phone calls from clients with questions about a variety of legal issues, primarily in the area of family law. Phone calls are fielded from your office or home, so no travel is required. Requirments for this position include:
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Actively licensed by the N.C. Bar Association.
Financial Counseler
Special Events Comittee Member