| Name of Organization: | Crisis Services |
| Position Title: | Advocate Hospital Volunteer |
| Service Commitment Details: | Seasonal |
| Position Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Start Date: | Monday, May 5, 2025 |
| Position Description: | Crisis Services is looking to add to our team. We are seeking an Advocate Hospital Volunteer who is interested in supporting our mission to provide crisis support to anyone in need. This position is an unpaid volunteer position. Crisis Services Advocate Department is the New York State Department of Health Certified Rape Crisis Center and a New York State approved non-residential Domestic Violence Service Provider in Erie County. Our Hospital Response Intervention Program provides trauma-informed crisis intervention and response to all 10 Erie County Emergency Departments on an on-call basis for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, family violence, and/or elder abuse. During these interventions, Volunteers provide emotional support, lethality assessment, crisis intervention, and client advocacy. Volunteers collaborate with medical staff, law enforcement, and Crisis Services Staff to ensure the best possible care for the survivor. |
| Required Qualifications: | Minimum high school degree or GED No prior education in domestic and sexual violence, counseling, or advocacy required. Must be at least 18 years old Must have access to reliable transportation. Travel to local hospitals (Erie County only) required. |
| How to Apply: | https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=85372&clientkey=DDE5621A803B2101D30604139ED4E250 |
| Contact: | jgraham@crisisservices.org |
| Website: | https://crisisservices.org/employment/ |
