Opportunities From: Connect Central Oregon

Volunteer: Hospital Response Team

The Saving Grace Hospital Response Team (HRT) consists of staff and volunteers who respond to St. Charles Medical Center (in Bend or Redmond) for advocacy with sexual assault and intimate partner violence victims. HRT Advocates provide emotional support, information and referrals to survivors. An HRT Advocate must be able to respond to calls during evening and weekend shifts. HRT Advocate responsibilities include:

Volunteer for 2 on-call shifts per month Empower sexual assault and intimate partner violence victims by providing emotional support, information, and resources Be willing to remain at the hospital for the duration of the sexual assault examination, which can take up to six hours. Any follow‐up the client may need should be referred to Saving Grace staff Work as a team with backup staff, hospital personnel, and Saving Grace De‐brief with the Volunteer Coordinator (or leave a voicemail) by the end of the next business day following a response and report accurate statistics Maintain confidentiality Adhere to Saving Grace Ethics and Codes of Conduct Advocate for clients Attend in‐service trainings

Organization: Saving Grace

The Saving Grace Hospital Response Team (HRT) consists of staff and volunteers who respond to St. Charles Medical Center (in Bend or Redmond) for advocacy with sexual assault and intimate partner violence victims. HRT Advocates provide emotional support, information and referrals to survivors. An HRT Advocate must be able to respond to calls during evening and weekend shifts. HRT Advocate responsibilities include:

Volunteer for 2 on-call shifts per month Empower sexual assault and intimate partner violence victims by providing emotional support, information, and resources Be willing to remain at the hospital for the duration of the sexual assault examination, which can take up to six hours. Any follow‐up the client may need should be referred to Saving Grace staff Work as a team with backup staff, hospital personnel, and Saving Grace De‐brief with the Volunteer Coordinator (or leave a voicemail) by the end of the next business day following a response and report accurate statistics Maintain confidentiality Adhere to Saving Grace Ethics and Codes of Conduct Advocate for clients Attend in‐service trainings

Organization: Saving Grace

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 97701

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Helpline Advocate

Empower our community by offering crisis support, information and referrals to survivors of domestic and sexual violence via the Saving Grace 24/7 Helpline.  Helpline advocates provide an invaluable service to callers by providing a kind, listening ear and connecting callers with other Saving Grace services.

Prerequisites:

Complete Saving Grace 40 Hour Advocate trainingObserve and practice answering calls with staff

Helpline Responsibilities:

Provide assistance with at least one overnight shift per month Answer the Saving Grace helpline from home Empower clients by providing information, resources and support Provide information regarding types of services available to callers Perform initial screening for clients seeking shelter Educate callers about intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking Work as a team with back-up staff and other volunteers De-brief with staff members as needed Submit helpline stats at the end of every shit Respect confidentiality Advocate for clients

Organization: Saving Grace

Empower our community by offering crisis support, information and referrals to survivors of domestic and sexual violence via the Saving Grace 24/7 Helpline.  Helpline advocates provide an invaluable service to callers by providing a kind, listening ear and connecting callers with other Saving Grace services.

Prerequisites:

Complete Saving Grace 40 Hour Advocate trainingObserve and practice answering calls with staff

Helpline Responsibilities:

Provide assistance with at least one overnight shift per month Answer the Saving Grace helpline from home Empower clients by providing information, resources and support Provide information regarding types of services available to callers Perform initial screening for clients seeking shelter Educate callers about intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and stalking Work as a team with back-up staff and other volunteers De-brief with staff members as needed Submit helpline stats at the end of every shit Respect confidentiality Advocate for clients

Organization: Saving Grace

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Organization Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 97703

Allow Groups: No