Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Advocate
If you are a compassionate person looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity that will truly make a difference in people’s lives – please contact the EARVSS headquarters for further information.
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Role Description
Advocates provide non-judgmental, practical, and emotional assistance. They provide information, support, and referrals to available services for people undergoing loss and tragic circumstances.
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Essential Functions
To provide non-judgmental practical and emotional assistance to victims of crime or tragedy.
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Volunteer Advocates provide direct crisis intervention, court support, and organize community engagement events
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Advocates must be able to maintain strict confidentiality
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Advocates take turns being on call for a regular rotation
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All required training is provided
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Minimum 2-year commitment required
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Volunteer Advocates must pass and maintain RCMP enhanced security clearance
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Training
We provide our volunteers with extensive training and professional development opportunities throughout the year. Our training program includes topics such as victimization, suicide prevention and intervention, assault, bias crimes, domestic violence, elder abuse, property crimes, robbery, sexual assault, stalking and harassment, and sudden death.
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We also cover training on the criminal justice system, financial assistance program, restitution, restorative justice, legal remedies for victims of crime, as well as court orientation/support accompaniment, and crisis intervention skills and communication.
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Volunteer Board Member
The EARVSS operates under the direction of a Board of Directors and is seeking additional members within the East Region. If you are seeking a new opportunity to be involved in a Non-Profit Board and give back to the community - consider applying.
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Job Description
A board member's role is to govern operations of the unit through the formal establishment of policies and procedures. The role of a board member is not directly involved in a victim's situation however they are required to be knowledgeable of the services they provide as well as be involved in the different events held each year.
Training
Training is provided to be a Board member.