Personal Accompaniment Volunteer

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Description

Works as a support person with clients.  Carries a cell phone for 2-week period and will be on-call at times.  Will provide transportation to/from hospital, law enforcement and shelter.  Sexual Assault Victims:  PAV will accompany victim during rape exam and provide personal advocacy and information as necessary.  Domestic Violence Victims:  PAV will provide personal advocacy as necessary and will screen victims to assure their eligibility to stay in the shelter.
 
Requires 40 hours of training. Volunteer Application requires background check.

Details

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