Be an agent of change! Participate in our upcoming direct service volunteer training that will provide you with the skills and information needed to best support victims and survivors of domestic violence and their families. Our direct service volunteers engage with survivors providing emotional support, safety planning, information about partner abuse and resources. After completing the training, there are a number of unique ways volunteers can support survivors in our area including, but not limited to, helping to staff our 24-hour confidential helpline and facilitating support groups.
The training is 44 hours over 8 weeks and will teach participants about the dynamics of abuse, the cultural roots of violence and oppression, and the core components of social change advocacy. Our training also incorporates active listening skills, how to provide support in a non-judgmental way, and trauma-informed best practices, all while learning about Through These Doors' programs, procedures, and philosophy.
TRAINING DATES
Thurs. February 27 - Thurs. April 16, 2020
Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:30 - 8:30 pm
TRAINING LOCATION
Portland, ME
INTERESTED?
Please contact Through These Doors' Community Awareness Coordinator at karinb@throughthesedoors.org or by calling 207-650-4806.
