Provide crisis intervention and advocacy to domestic violence survivors at local police stations or by phone at the time of a DV incident.
Requirements: Valid Driver’s License, Access to a Vehicle, 40 Hour DV Training, Criminal Background Check, & 1+ year commitment.
Availability required: 24-hour on-call scheduling (primarily evenings, weekends, overnight).
Please fill out the volunteer application and email it to volunteer@ywcaunioncounty.org.
Provide emotional support and legal options to domestic violence survivors applying for a Final Restraining Order at the Union County Courthouse.
Requirements: 40 Hour DV Training, Criminal Background Check, & 1+ year commitment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Availability required: weekday mornings.
Please fill out the volunteer application and email it to volunteer@ywcaunioncounty.org.
The Union County Family Justice Center (FJC) is a collaboration among existing public and private agencies in Union County, NJ, to provide support, services, and resources for victims of domestic violence, with the goal of making these services more accessible and available. The collaboration represents a true integration of services that is fully client-centered and meets the needs of clients in a holistic manner and in a single location. This internship is ideal for college or law students.
Requirements: Must complete 40-hour domestic violence training. Excellent verbal and written skills. Knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft office, PowerPoint and Excel. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Essential Duties: FJC Interns assist across all aspects of the FJC including research projects, data entry, and working directly with domestic violence victims by providing them with the knowledge and support they need to successfully navigate the restraining order cases. This position will work closely with the Court Advocate and Director of the FJC.
Please send resume and cover letter to the Director of the Family Justice Center.