Needs From: Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley

Are you interested in assisting with fundraising events to raise funds to provide free services to your community? Join Riverview Center's development team by assisting virtually or in person! From assisting with networking in the community, helping make phone calls, or assisting with an event in person, there are plenty of fundraising events at Riverview Center for you to assist with.

If you're interested, please call the Volunteer Coordinator Raechel Breyer at (319) 349-1949 or email her at raechel@riverviewcenter.org.

What does the organization need?

Purpose: 

To support survivors of sexual assault.

Responsibilities: 

Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to hospital calls to support survivors of sexual assault.

What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer?

Training: 

30-hour Victim Counselor Training, provide resources, mentoring, and support.

How will this help the organization?

Impact of assignment: 

This will assist our ability to provide more support to survivors of sexual assault.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Development in counseling, networking, increase public speaking skills, gain experience in victim services.

For the volunteer

Qualifications: 

For individuals 16 and over. No experience is needed, we will provide training. Qualifications include empathy, communication skills, and patience. Background checks will be required upon completion of the training.

Safety Protocols:

Masks optional.

 

What does the organization need?

Purpose: 

To network and raise awareness of sexual violence.

Responsibilities: 

To build relationships with other community resources to bridge any barriers survivors may have in receiving services.

What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer?

Training: 

30-hour Victim Counselor Training, provide resources, mentoring, and support.

How will this help the organization?

Impact of assignment: 

This will assist our ability to raise awareness of sexual violence and provide more support to survivors of sexual assault.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Development in counseling, networking, increase public speaking skills, gain experience in victim services. 

For the volunteer

Qualifications: 

For individuals 16 and over. No experience is needed, we will provide training. Qualifications include empathy, communication skills, and patience. Background checks will be required upon completion of the training.

Safety Protocols:

Masks are optional.

 

What does the organization need?

Purpose: 

To raise awareness and assist with prevention of sexual assault.

Responsibilities: 

To facilitate conversations within the community over various topics in relation to sexual assault.

What does the organization have in place to support the volunteer?

Training: 

30-hour Victim Counselor Training, provide resources, mentoring, and support.

How will this help the organization?

Impact of assignment: 

To open up conversations within the community to raise awareness about the services of Riverview Center as well as prevent sexual violence from occurring. It will also raise awareness over topics such as sexual assault.

Benefits to volunteer: 

Development in counseling, networking, increase public speaking skills, gain experience in victim services. 

For the volunteer

Qualifications: 

For individuals 16 and over. No experience is needed, we will provide training. Qualifications include empathy, communication skills, and patience. Background checks will be required upon completion of the training.

Safety Protocols:

Masks required.