Volunteer: Become A Domestic Violence Victim Advocate--Training Provided!Waypoint Services is the comprehensive domestic violence victim service provider for Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, and Linn Counties and is looking for volunteers to assist individuals experiencing controlling, abusive partners. Volunteer Victim Advocates assist with answering the 24/7 Resource & Support phone line, supporting victims in criminal and civil court proceedings, and providing emergency advocacy at area hospitals for victims of domestic violence. Additional support options are available, depending on interest and skill level, such as support partner, transportation, and hosting support groups. Ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate, encouraging, and empowering. Volunteers are required to attend a free, 32-hour training that will be provided by Waypoint. 20 hours are completed online, while 12 hours are completed in-person. Attendance at all sessions is required prior to volunteering. Quarterly training dates are offered. Please visit our website for a volunteer application and additional opportunities. Agency: Waypoint Services - Cedar Rapids Waypoint Services is the comprehensive domestic violence victim service provider for Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, and Linn Counties and is looking for volunteers to assist individuals experiencing controlling, abusive partners. Volunteer Victim Advocates assist with answering the 24/7 Resource & Support phone line, supporting victims in criminal and civil court proceedings, and providing emergency advocacy at area hospitals for victims of domestic violence. Additional support options are available, depending on interest and skill level, such as support partner, transportation, and hosting support groups. Ideal candidates are non-judgmental, compassionate, encouraging, and empowering. Volunteers are required to attend a free, 32-hour training that will be provided by Waypoint. 20 hours are completed online, while 12 hours are completed in-person. Attendance at all sessions is required prior to volunteering. Quarterly training dates are offered. Please visit our website for a volunteer application and additional opportunities. Agency: Waypoint Services - Cedar Rapids Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Agency Requirement: >21 years old Zip Code: 52401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: KidsPoint Classroom AideVolunteer classroom aides are caring, enthusiastic individuals who assist with various activities in the classrooms including educational activities, arts-n-crafts, physical fitness, and more. Volunteers must be able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule, but the number of hours required are flexible. Volunteers must be at least 18-years-old and pass a criminal background check. Previous child care experience is preferred, but not required.
Opportunities are available at KidsPoint Downtown and KidsPoint C Street. Agency: Waypoint Services - Cedar Rapids Volunteer classroom aides are caring, enthusiastic individuals who assist with various activities in the classrooms including educational activities, arts-n-crafts, physical fitness, and more. Volunteers must be able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule, but the number of hours required are flexible. Volunteers must be at least 18-years-old and pass a criminal background check. Previous child care experience is preferred, but not required.
Opportunities are available at KidsPoint Downtown and KidsPoint C Street. Agency: Waypoint Services - Cedar Rapids Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 52401 Allow Groups: No |