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Volunteer Fact Sheet

 


 

The following is a brief overview of various volunteer opportunities at the Rockland Family Shelter. We hope that something attracts your interest, and we thank you for giving of yourself and your time.

CASS - Administrative offices

•  Clerical - light typing, filing, photocopying, record keeping, answering phones, helping with frequent bulk mailings.
•  Mailings - on an "as needed" basis; stuffing, stamping, sorting envelopes.
•  Computer – typing, data entry and working with Microsoft Office.
•  Child care - baby-sitting in the office or Shelter for children while adult groups are taking place (days/evenings - must be 16 or older )

SHELTER - (Emergency home for battered women and their children).

•  Clerical - light typing, phone coverage
•  Children's Aide - Assist in activities with children; music, crafts, sports, etc. (days/evenings)
•  Driver - drive clients as needed to doctor, court, apartment hunting, etc.
•  Shopper - evenings or weekends possible

SATELLITE OFFICES, SPRING VALLEY AND HAVERSTRAW

•  Office work and telephone coverage - as needed.
•  Child Care
•  Bilingual speaking (Spanish, French or Creole) most helpful

RAPE CRISIS COUNSELOR

•  Must be at least 18, with own transportation. This volunteer position requires special training given annually. Upon successful completion of the training volunteers monitor a Rape Crisis Hotline from their own phones at a specific time slot during the month. Counselors must attend monthly supervision meeting on the first Thursday of the month. Counselors must be willing and able to go to Nyack or Good Samaritan Hospital or Police Stations. One-year commitment required.

SPECIAL EVENTS/ OUTREACH

•  On an "as needed" basis, staffing publicity booths at special events, distributing printed materials, weekend and evening availability helpful.

FUNDRAISING

•  On an "as needed" basis for various "fun" fundraisers throughout the year; participation in the planning and implementation of fundraising activities; making phone calls, soliciting goods and contributions, participating in events on an "as needed" basis. May be nights and/or weekends.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE COUNSELOR ( answer office hotlines, Monday-Friday, 9-5)

•  Must be 18, with daytime availability. Special training required. Upon successful completion of the program, volunteers must : commit for a minimum of one year; serve 2x a month for a 4 hour shift; attend monthly supervision; attend first available Rape Crisis training offered (evening).

SAFE- Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner

•  Must be a Registered Nurse, Licensed Midwife, or Nurse Practitioner and have completed a New York State Department of Health approved Sexual Assault Examiner course. Upon successful completion of this course the Examiner volunteers to be on call for 12 hour shifts and will be compensated if called to the Emergency Department (E.D.). SAFE provides nonjudgmental, compassionate care in the E.D. immediately after a sexual assault. Care includes collecting evidence for future possible prosecution, dispensing medication to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, emergency contraception and testifying in criminal court proceedings.

TAPPAN ZEE THRIFT SHOP

•  Volunteers are needed to assist in the daily operation at the store located in Piermont for a few hours per month . The shop serves multiple non-profit organizations. Funds generated by the shop are allocated to the Shelter based on the number of volunteer hours donated.   Buyers are needed as well for the exceptionally fine selection of merchandise. The store is open for business Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10-4; Wednesday 1-4 and Sunday 2-5.

 

 

 

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