Want to make a difference? When you volunteer at Thrive Survivor Support Center, the effect on you may be as great as the impact you have on survivors. As a volunteer advocate, you will work directly with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking, providing crucial support in their strongest moments. Volunteer advocates are trained to connect the survivor to resources, assist with safety planning process, and provide emotional support to assure the client they are not alone.
In the volunteer advocate role, you will be required to complete a 30-hour training that will prepare you to provide confidential advocacy and support. You are not required to have any previous training in crisis work, only a strong desire to help those in need of services and passion for making a difference for survivors. The 30-hour training includes self-paced modules, synchronous Zoom sessions, and an in person session to review and complete onboarding paperwork. Trainings are scheduled as needed.
Volunteer advocates will be available on an on-call basis. Volunteering for the hotline is a remote opportunity that can be done from your home or wherever you may be, as long as you have access to a private space to provide all of your attention to the survivor.
Hotline shifts are available from 7pm-7am Mon-Sun, 7a-7p Sat-Sun, and 4p-7p Mon-Fri. While shifts are available during these times, it is not required for volunteers to sign up for the entire 12 hours.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older and reside in the state of New Hampshire.
- Must be able to pass NH Criminal Background Check.
- Must participate and successfully complete 30-hour preservice training.
- Must commit to one (1) year of service.
- Must commit to 24 hours of service per month (with flexible combinations; we work around your schedule)
- Must have access to personal phone and/or laptop.
- Given the nature of this service role, volunteer must be outside of 18-24 month timeframe of most recent activation due to past related trauma and/or 18-24 months post receiving services from Thrive NH.
- If providing in-person support, volunteer advocates must have access to individual transportation and live within 45 minutes of Merrimack County.
