Volunteers are a gift to any community. The Shafer Center operates with five full-time staff members, but could not provide the numerous services and support throughout an eleven county area without the help and caring of our committed volunteers. They, without a doubt provide invaluable services to the victims seeking our help. In 2006, volunteers donated 5,972 hours of time to our Center.

HOW VOLUNTEERS HELP?
Volunteers assist by answering our 24-hour crisis line after business hours. Volunteers sign up for shifts convenient to their schedules. They accompany victims to emergency rooms, law enforcement complexes as well as court proceedings. Volunteers are also given opportunities to assist with our speaker's bureau which is used to educate children as well as adults concerning issues pertaining to sexual assault and child sexual abuse.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS...

Be at least 18 years of age Have a high school diploma or GED Reliable phone service Be responsible, reliable, and committed to our program

Both male and female volunteers are needed from the following counties:

Covington	Forrest	Greene	Jasper
Jefferson Davis	Jones	Lamar	Marion
Perry	Smith	Wayne

HOW TO VOLUNTEER...
All volunteers must complete our training program designed specifically for those who work with victims of sexual abuse. Included is a training session on supporting co-victims (family/friends) of homicide victims as our 24 hour crisis line is used for all our programs. Volunteers contact appropriate staff members for homicide clients.

Training Sessions...
Training sessions are held twice yearly, spring and fall to request a volunteer application or ask additional questions, call the office at 601-264-7078 or the crisis line at 601-264-7777. If you desire you may email us.

 

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