NOVA Needs Crisis Volunteers -- Fall sessions of Crisis Volunteer Training to begin in October
NOVA, the
leading non-profit organization in Bucks County supporting victims of crime, is looking for volunteers for
its 24/7 Phone Helpline, Text/Chat Helpline, and to support sexual assault and
other victims of serious crimes during emergency room visits or police
interviews.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years-old; have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (needed for emergency room visits or police interviews); meet all required clearances (child abuse, criminal record check, and FBI fingerprinting, complete a 45-hour training program; and, upon acceptance into the program, sign a confidentiality agreement.
The fall
session of crisis volunteer training will start the first week of October, will
consist of individual sessions on specific topics conducted by NOVA staff members who are experts in these areas. The training is free of charge and will be presented by NOVA professionals in its Jamison office. Days and times will be announced at a later date on the organization’s website and social media platforms.
Volunteers
will attend sessions to learn how to best respond to Helpline calls and provide
victim/survivor-centered and trauma-informed support during emergency room
visits or police interviews. Volunteer shifts take place during the evening and
weekend hours, with flexible shifts of 2 to 6 hours.
Those interested in volunteering must register in advance to allow time for processing. To register for NOVA’s Crisis Volunteer Training, or for more information about this or other volunteer opportunities, please contact Julie Dugery, Coordinator of Volunteers and Community Outreach, NOVA, at 215-343-6543, ext. 6604, or by email at JulieD@NOVABucks.org.
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About NOVA
NOVA
supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious
crimes in Bucks County and works to prevent and eliminate violence in society
through advocacy, training, community education and prevention programs.
Founded in 1974, NOVA is a non-profit 501(c)(3), community-based organization
operating out of three offices in Fairless Hills, Jamison and Perkasie. Services are made possible through the financial support of federal, state and local government grants and contracts, corporations, foundations and private donations. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, visit https://novabucks.org/.
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Photo and caption courtesy of NOVA:
NOVA is looking for crisis volunteers for its 24/7 Phone Helpline, Text/Chat Helpline and to support victims of serious crimes during emergency room visits or police interviews. Crisis Volunteer Training begins in October. To learn more visit https://novabucks.org/.
