VOLUNTEER
Are you caring, compassionate, empathetic, and motivated? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to help lead our agency to reduce crime and abuse and its impacts in our community? Last year, volunteers provided more than 5,000 hours of support to our agency. Here’s how you can help.
VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE
BECOME A
After training, you will be qualified to answer and respond to our 24-hour line from YOUR OWN HOME.
Volunteer advocates:
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Listen, empathize, respect limits and maintain confidentiality.
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Focus, clarify and exude honesty.
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Are real and present for every conversation.
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Ask a client about their needs.
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Provide resource and referral information.
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Encourage clients to help themselves and their family.
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Acknowledge hard work accomplished.
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Call other agencies on a client’s behalf when requested.
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Recognize that each client reacts differently to crisis.
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Support social change to end violence in our community and society.
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Have a support system for themselves.
Responsibilities:
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Attend a 56-hour training.
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Cover the crisis line from 4:30 pm to 8:30 am on a regular basis determined by your own schedule.
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Assist clients with needs identified by them.
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Attend monthly volunteer advocate meetings.
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Complete 6 hours of continuing education per year.
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Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator annually for evaluation.
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Make a one year commitment to help.
To join our volunteer advocate team, complete the volunteer application form and email to: advocates.handsofhope@gmail.com
board of directors
Join our board of directors! If you are interested in joining our board of directors, please fill out the application and mail to the address listed. Once your application is received, it is placed on the next board meeting agenda for board consideration. If the board approves your application, you will be contacted about setting up an orientation with the Executive Director before attending your first meeting.
Board Purpose: To advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of
Hands of Hope Resource Center so as to support the organization’s mission and needs.
Length of term: Three years, which may be renewed up to a maximum of two consecutive terms, pending approval of the board.
The board of directors meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month, 5:00 p.m., via ZOOM. Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes.