Hotline Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Violence

A hotline advocate provides peer emotional support, safety-planning and crisis intervention support to survivors of domestic violence and their allies regarding current or recent domestic violence.

Previous experience is not required. Training is included and meets the California legal requirements to be certified as an advocate for domestic violence survivors (California Evidence Code Section 1037). Completion of the advocacy certification training opens up additional opportunities including legal advocacy in court, teen group facilitation, the housing program and community/prevention education. 

Benefits of Volunteering

• Practical experience in providing crisis intervention and peer support
• Professional letter of reference upon request after completing the 12-month volunteer program in good standing. 
• Understanding of domestic and gendered violence in both the personal and broader political context.

Requirements

• Be 18 years or older
• Be a resident of California
• Have not received domestic violence services as a participant with Walnut Avenue for a minimum of two years
• Pass a fingerprinting/criminal background check (cost is $45 but you may request a waiver)
• Completion of the 40+ hour advocacy certification training (virtual)

Schedule and Time Commitment

• This is a Virtual Volunteer Opportunity where you will volunteer from home.
• You must be able to come to the office in-person once a month (if a disability prevents you from coming in please contact the coordinator)
• Commitment to 12-months of service
• One weekly shift on the 24-hour hotline (remote)
• One monthly supervisory meeting (virtual)

Get Involved...Select the Red "Express Interest" button below
**This is a Referral Opportunity, which means it is run directly by one of our nonprofit partners. Once you express interest, someone from the partner organization should follow up with you shortly to discuss confirming you as a volunteer for this opportunity.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may visit our site here or contact our community engagement coordinator at info@wafwc.org