View List ()Victim Response Volunteers
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| Contact | Deb Phillips, Manager of the Volunteer Program, Victim Services of York Region; Phone: 905-953-5363; Fax: 905-954-1057; Email: victimservices@yrp.ca | |||
| More Info Link | www.victimservices-york.org | |||
| Duties | Assist victims of crime and tragic circumstances in partnership with York Region Police and Ontario Provincial Police. Victim Services offers clients 24 hour crisis intervention service which includes emotional support, practical assistance and referrals to community resources. | |||
| Clients | Victims of crime, tragic circumstance and disaster. | |||
| Dates and Times | Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening Take a minimum of two 12 hour shifts per month. Attend all mandatory Volunteer Development Meetings held the third Wednesday of each month. | |||
| Seasons | Spring ; Summer ; Fall ; Winter | |||
| Location | Throughout York Region | |||
| Accessibility | Not Accessible | |||
| Number of Positions | Aurora: 10 individual(s) ; East Gwillimbury: 10 individual(s) ; Georgina: 5 individual(s) ; King Township: 5 individual(s) ; Markham: 15 individual(s) ; Newmarket: 15 individual(s) ; Richmond Hill: 15 individual(s) ; Vaughan: 15 individual(s) ; Whitchurch-Stouffville: 10 individual(s) | |||
| Ages | 21 year(s) - 99 year(s) | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Minimum Hours | 24 / Month | |||
| Commitment Length | Long Term - 1 year commitment ; Long Term - 1 year commitment ; Able to attend all regular monthly meetings held the 3rd Wednesday of EACH month- except July, August & December | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; 60 hours in class training. Next session beginning April 2012 | |||
| Transportation | Car Required - and $1,000,000.00 Insurance Liability | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Volunteer Categories | Abuse Counselling ; Bingo ; Board Member ; Crime Watch ; Crisis Counselling ; Emotional Support ; Facilitator ; General Fundraising Help ; General Help (Corrections & Court Work) ; General Help (Counselling & Guidance) ; General Help (Languages) ; General Help (Office Work and Business) ; Life Skills Counselling ; Public Relations/Marketing ; Role Model/One to One Work ; Specific Language Request ; Supervising one person or a group ; Victim/Witness Counselling | |||
| Additional Requirements | Must posses a valid drivers license and have access to a vehicle. 2 x 12 hour shifts a month. Applicants must be a resident of York Region. Personal references. At least 2 years since any traumatic incidents in your life. 3 Reference. Must attend a personal interview with the VSY screening panel. Successfully completed Volunteer Training ( a minimum of 44 hours of training by VSY) | |||
| Liability Insurance | Not Available | |||
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| Organization Name | Victim Services of York Region | |||
| Address & Map | ON View Google Map | |||
| Mailing Address | c/o Victim Services of York Region 16775 Yonge St, Unit 200b Newmarket, ON L3Y 8J4 | |||
| Office Phone | 905-953-5363 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-876-5423 ext 6790 | |||
| Fax | 905-954-1057 | |||
| info@victimservices-york.org | ||||
| Website | www.victimservices-york.org | |||
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