• Check in with your supervisor on the date of your shift to assess current issues on site.
• Answer Crisis Hotline, Record data on PDQ.
• As needed, check clients in an emergency situation into shelter. This will include; getting client safely to shelter, client intake paperwork, checking in medications &/or personal items, preparing the room, providing client with necessary provisions, and as needed, stocking the shelter with emergency provisions.
• Orient client to the shelter, provide advocacy including information and referral.
• Follow “Volunteer Responsibilities during and Evening Shift,” and “Evening Coordinator Responsibilities” guidelines as outlined.
• Record any site concerns and discuss immediately with supervisor.
• Record volunteer hours and signature on a nightly basis in the log provided.
• Participate in Supervision and coordination meetings with the Client Advocate.
• Special projects as requested by Client Advocate

• Must attend domestic violence and sexual assault training program
• Encouraged to attend CPR/First Aid Training

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Junior or Senior in College, enrolled in relevant program of study.
• Experience with crisis intervention and advocacy
• Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault issues
• Mature, Responsible, and Reliable
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written
• Highly organized, accurate, flexible, innovative and positive

RESPONSIBLE TO: Client Advocate

HOURS OF WORK: Scheduled evenings, no less than 2 shifts per month, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., additional day shifts as requested.

COMMITMENT: I agree to commit to the Network, no less than 2 evenings per month, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a period of ___________________ months.

Starting date: _______________________ Conclusion date: _____________________

	I agree to keep the location of the Network shelter facility in the strictest confidence.
	I agree to NEVER repeat the names of anyone that I may see or any situation at the shelter that I may overhear.
	Revealing the names of staff, volunteers, group participants, children and /or residents is STRICTLY prohibited.
	I understand that this policy is necessary to ensure the safety of all who are here.
	I agree to follow this policy fully, now and in the future.
	I agree to not cultivate any sort of relationship/friendship with clients outside of the shelter at any given time.

Signature: __________________________ Date: ___________________


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