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Family Advocate Internship
What
Volunteer Center:
Volunteer Center of Sonoma County
Posted By:
YWCA Sonoma County
  YWCA Sonoma County
Description:
Gain valuable case management experience working with staff at our confidential women's shelter for victims of domestic violence learnign about social service provision. Participate in all aspects of working with YWCA clients alongside staff and support staff and clients at the Safe House.

When
Duration:   Ongoing
Dates:   Aug 18, 2009 - May 31, 2010
Time of Day:   Morning , Afternoon , Evening
Week Day(s):  
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Hours Needed:   10 , Flexible (per session)
Time Details:   minimum 10 hours per week in regular shifts

Where
Location: Contact Info:
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Login to see details. http://www.ywca.org/sonomacounty

Who & How
Volunteers Needed:   3
Special Requirements:   6 month minimum commitment, completion of 40 hour Domestic Violence Training provided by the YWCA.
Volunteer Options:   Youth Appropriate Public Transportation Service Learning
Minimum Age Requirements:   Over 18

Interest & Skill Area
  • Administration/Organizational Support
    • Board/Committee Member
      • Board Effectiveness Assessment
      • Board reporting
      • Executive coaching
    • Business Assistance
      • Compensations and benefits review and proposals
      • Employment recruitment
      • HR Policies and processes review and proposals
      • Organization analysis and redesign
      • Performance management
      • SWOT analysis (strengths/Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
      • Strategy Plan
      • Technology systems analysis
      • Training and development
      • Yearly business plan design and implementation
      • Yearly financial plan design and implementation
    • Clerical
      • Bulk Mailing
      • Data Entry/Word Processing
      • Filing
      • Receptionist/Telephone Answering
    • Computer/Internet Services
      • Computer/Database Programming
      • Network Administration
      • Web Site Development
    • Donations Management
      • Donations Distribution
      • Donations Pickup
      • Donations Sorting/Packing
    • Finance/Accounting
      • Bookkeeping
      • Budget design and implementation
      • Budget reporting design and implementation
      • Financial Audit
      • Financial Planning
      • Internal assessment
      • Program costs analyses
    • Fundraising
      • Capital campaign design
      • Capital campaign management
      • Event planning and production
      • Fund-Raising Events
      • Grant Development
      • Pledge Drives
      • Pre sales / prospect research and reach out
      • Sales - Business development
      • Sales management
    • Interviewing
    • Program Management
    • Research/Evaluation
    • Sales/Cashier
    • Stockroom
    • Thrift Shop Support
    • Volunteer Recruitment/Coordination
  • Civic Participation/Political
    • Election
    • Government Boards/Commissions
    • Government Intern
    • Lobbying
    • Newcomer Assistance
    • Opinion Poll Survey
  • Counseling/Information Support
    • Bereavement
    • Call Center
      • Crisis Intervention
      • Helpline
      • Information and Referral
      • Suicide Prevention
    • Pastoral/Spiritual Conseling
    • Support Group Facilitation
    • Therapy
  • Criminal Justice/Legal Services
    • Court Watching
    • Crime Prevention
    • Crime Victim/Witness Support
    • Guardians ad Litem
    • Inmate Support
    • Law Enforcement
    • Legal Services
      • Advocacy/Ombudsman
      • Alternative Dispute Resolution
      • Insurance Claims Assistance
      • Pro Bono Legal Aid
    • Offender/Ex-Offender Support
    • Youth Court
  • Disaster/Emergency Services
    • Disater Related Damage Assessment
    • Evacuation Center / Shelter Assistance
    • Fire/Rescue
      • Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic
      • Fire Services
      • First Aid / CPR
      • Search & Rescue
    • Safety/Disaster Education
  • Family Services Related
    • Abuse Support
      • Child Abuse
      • Domestic Violence
      • Elder Abuse
    • Adoption Support
    • Chaperoning
    • Child Care
    • Companionship
      • Conversation Partner
      • Friendly Telephoning
      • Home Visit
    • Errand Running/Shopping
    • Foster Parenting Support
    • Hairdressing/Nail Care
    • Mentoring Services
    • Parenting Support
    • Personal Finances/Tax Assistance
    • Refugee Resettlement
    • Sexual Assault
  • Health/Substance Abuse
    • Blood Drive Assistant
    • Dental Care
    • Equestrian Therapy
    • Hospice Care
    • Hospital/Institutional Visit
    • Medical Care
    • Nursing Care
    • Patient Support
    • Pregnancy Related
    • Rehabilitation
    • Respite/Home Health Care
    • Speech and Hearing
    • Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment
  • Interpretation/Translation
    • Braille Transcription
    • Disability Related Reading Services
    • Language Interpretation/Translation
      • Arabic
      • Chinese
      • French
      • German
      • Italian
      • Japanese
      • Korean
      • Polish
      • Portuguese
      • Russian
      • Spanish
      • Tagalog
      • Vietnamese
    • Sign Language

Population(s) Served
Families
Gay/Lesbian/
Bisexual/Transgender
Ethnic Groups
Immigrants/Refugees
Low Income/Public
Assistance Recipients
Racial Groups
Infants/Toddlers
Children
Adolescents
Young Adults
Adults
Older Adults
   
Social Issue(s) Addressed
Civil/Social Action/Advocacy
Crime/Legal
Human Services
Mental Health/Crisis Intervention
Special Events


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