Become a Volunteer Advocate with Victim Services
If you have an interest in helping people within your community and want to engage in challenging work in a team environment contact Chelsea at Victim Services for more information about this unique volunteer opportunity.
To volunteer contact:
Chelsea 780-410-4331
Work in conjunction with the RCMP to provide immediate assistance, support, information and referrals to victims of crime and trauma in the community.
Volunteer Advocates possess the following characteristics and skills:
- Genuine interest in helping others
- Strong communication skills
- Respect for confidentiality
- Good driving record
- Access to a vehicle
- Ability to volunteer 5+ hours per week
- Ages 18+
Volunteer Advocates receive formal training by community professionals in many areas including:
- Interpersonal skills development
- Crisis intervention
- Residential and business security
- Criminal justice system
- Bereavement
- Stress management
- Suicide intervention
- Resource agency networking
- Family violence intervention
- Sexual assault intervention
For further information:
Stacey 780-410-4331
Last updated: Friday, March 23, 2012
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