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To Report Suspected Child Abuse in the District of Columbia, call: Para Reportar Sospechas de Abuso Infantil en el Distrito de Columbia, llame al: 1-202-671-SAFE (7233) |
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Get Involved
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center. Volunteers play an important role in enabling the Center to provide services to child victims of abuse in Washington, D.C. Volunteers also assist Safe Shores' staff with the planning and coordinating of various public events. The involvement of community-minded citizens is crucial in our efforts to end child abuse. Applications for our Volunteer Program are accepted on a rolling basis. Below are our existing volunteer opportunities:
Victim Services Volunteers
Safe Shores' Victim Services Volunteers work with the Victim Services staff to provide support and resources to families during their visit(s) to Safe Shores. Victim Services Volunteers welcome children and their parents/caretakers to the Center, engage the children in various play activities and prepare snacks and meals for them as needed. The overall responsibility of the volunteers is to establish a level of comfort and safety for the children and their families during their time at Safe Shores. Volunteers must be able to volunteer for 3-5 hour shifts during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.
Click here to view the Victim Services Volunteer Job Description.
Interships
Various internships are available within the programs of Forensic Services, Victim Services and Clinical Services. For more information or to apply please contact volunteer@safeshores.org.How Do I Become a Safe Shores Volunteer?
To become a Safe Shores volunteer, you must complete a volunteer application. Applications can be submitted by mail, fax or e-mail to Jessica Galimore, Senior Victim Services Associate at:
429 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Attn: Jessica Galimore
Fax: (202) 645-3207
e-mail: jgalimore@safeshores.org
Upon receipt of a Victim Services Volunteer Application, the Volunteer Services Coordinator will personally contact qualified individuals to schedule an interview. All Victim Services Volunteers must:
- Be 18 years of age with a vaild Social Security Number;
- Complete a volunteer application (including 3 references);
- Attend a volunteer screening interview with the Volunteer Coordinator;
- Sign a release for background checks to be performed on your behalf by Safe Shores;
- Attend and complete a volunteer orientation training by Safe Shores;
- Be able to volunteer for shifts lasting at least 2 hours during normal business hours;
- Understand confidentiality and the personal commitment to maintain confidentiality at all times;
- Sign a confidentiality statement;
- Sign a Volunteer Committment form and adhere to all statements made therein;
- Maintain a Record of Volunteer Service Hours and submit record monthly to Volunteer Services Coordinator.
