Sexual Assault Prevention Education Volunteer in Addison, Illinois at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago

Sexual Assault Prevention Education Volunteer

Volunteer (Non-compensation-one-two days a week)

Sexual Violence Support Services Program

Are you passionate about empowering children? Do you believe that all children have the right to be free from abuse? Are you a great listener? Apply TODAY!

Our Prevention Team provides child assault prevention education to DuPage County students in grades K-8 and sexual assault awareness in grades 9-12 throughout the school year.

Volunteers work with a team to present Sexual Violence Prevention Programs to school personnel and designated students. Volunteers also assist in providing professional training and public education for other service providers on issues of sexual violence. Our policy is to only have comprehensively trained individuals, work directly with students and survivors.

Volunteers should be able to provide a one-year service commitment and complete a Mandatory 40+ hour Crisis Intervention Training, and 24-hour prevention training.

• $65.00 fee for 40-hour certification training.
• Prevention Training - no cost

This position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. Volunteers will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to start date.

• Location: DuPage County Schools
• Must have daytime availability.
• Must be 18yrs. or older.
• Requires mobile phone.
• Personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required.
• One-year commitment required with a one to two day a week availability.
• Flexible scheduling – volunteers only work on days that schools are in session.
• We are looking to expand our bilingual team.

***To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the online application. Easy-Apply candidates will not be considered for this opportunity***