Internships

Description:

• Support Victim Advocates in providing assistance ans services to victims of various crimes. Take on special projects and assist office staff as directed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• No current criminal record and can successfully pass a background check
• Valid Arizona Drivers License and personal transportation
• Clean driving record
• Ability to work effectively with victims/witnesses in a mature, non-judgemental, and sensitive manner
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions

In-Office Responsibilities:

• Answer a multi-line phone
• Provide assistance to assigned advocate
• Assist with case management and crisis response
• Provide court advocacy
• Assist with Injunctions Against Harassment and Orders of Protection
• Data entry into a case management system
• Contact potential clients

Crisis Response Responsibilities:

• Respond on-scene to victims when requested
• Provide appropriate referrals and information to victims
• Assess and address immediate needs and concerns

Training:

• Successfully complete 20 hour Victim Advocate Volunteer training program
• In office training provided by the Volunteer Coordinator and assigned advocate

Commitment:

• Minimum of 6 months or one semester
• Minimum of 8 hours per week (in-office/ intern)
• Minimum of 3 on-call shift per month (crisis response)
• Interns will establish a consistent work schedule with the Volunteer Coordinator