VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION
- The volunteer will receive direction and support from the Volunteer Coordinator.
- The volunteer responds to a crisis situation (i.e. calls to the scene) and provides:
- Emotional support to the victim(s)
- Answer questions and provide referral information for further assistance.
- Court information and assistance (referral to Victim/Witness Assistance).
- Information on Criminal Injuries Compensation.
- Education on crime prevention and home security measures (i.e. Neighbourhood Watch)
- Assistance with clean up and gives aid with any practical support.
- Crisis intervention and mediation for immediate situation only.
- Referral to Coordinator for any follow-up service, as necessary.
- The volunteer submits a written report the next day of the occurrence.
- Volunteers will attend on-going training sessions and 8 out of 10 monthly volunteer meetings.
- Volunteers must be responsible for their time commitment.
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Click here to get a Printable volunteer application(PDF)
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Rewards for Volunteering
- Assist victims and their families following police involvement to help lessen the pain.
- Fulfill a unique role in our community by assisting victims of crime and other tragic circumstances
- Learn skills that you can use for a lifetime.
- Meet other dedicated people like yourself
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Requirements for Volunteering:
- You must be 19 years of age or older.
- You must be willing to submit a police clearance.
- You must be willing to complete 40 hours of training. Training is held Monday and Wednesday evenings. If you fail to attend more than two evenings, you will be asked to begin in a new training session.
- Attend a monthly volunteer meeting on the second Wednesday evening of each month (except July and August)
- Commit to a minimum of one year of volunteer activity.
- Willing to sign up for a minimum of two volunteer shifts a month.
- Crisis response volunteers must have use of a car and possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
- Should your application be approved, Victim Assistance Services is unable to provide a written letter of reference until you have volunteered for one year.
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Training for Volunteers
Complete, in depth training is provided to all volunteers. The curriculum includes service delivery, crisis intervention, the impact of trauma and an awareness of the issues faced by victims. These include family violence, sexual assault, grief/bereavement, robbery trauma and the criminal justice process.
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Your Application:
Your application will be kept on file until our next volunteer training session. Training opportunities are held twice a year in Oxford County.
An application will be kept on file for a maximum of 12 months. If you are unable to join us in a training opportunity within that time, you will be asked to re-submit a volunteer application.
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Click here to get a Printable volunteer application(PDF)
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