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Court Accompaniment with victims of domestic violence
What
Volunteer Center:
Volunteer Center of Sonoma County
Posted By:
YWCA Sonoma County
  YWCA Sonoma County
Description:
Volunteers needed to accompany clients to court for restraining order hearings about domestic violence. Be a support person to help YWCA clients feel confident at court in getting the protection they need.

When
Duration:   Ongoing
Dates:   Aug 18, 2009 - Aug 31, 2010
Time of Day:   Morning , Afternoon
Week Day(s):  
 
 
Tue
 
 
 
 
Hours Needed:   3 , Flexible (per session)
Time Details:   Court mostly on Tuesday afternoons - other weekdays may be needed.

Where
Location: Contact Info:
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
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Who & How
Volunteers Needed:   15 , Flexible
Special Requirements:   Complete 40 hour Domestic Violence Training provided 3 times per year at YWCA Sonoma County (Sept/Oct, Jan and Mar/April). Next Training begins September 17th and is Tues/Thurs evenings from 5-9pm
Volunteer Options:   Older Adult Appropriate Youth Appropriate Handicap Accessible Public Transportation RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) Service Learning
Minimum Age Requirements:   Over 18

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Gay/Lesbian/
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Low Income/Public
Assistance Recipients
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Young Adults
Adults
Older Adults
Female Only
   
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