Center For A Non Violent Community

About:

The Center For A Non Violent Community actively supports the right of all people to live their lives free from interpersonal violence. We foster healthy relationships with self, partners, family and peers. We value the feminist principals of self-empowerment over self-desertion and of shared decision-making over dominance. We are ardently dedicated to building community which is interdependent, collaborative, respectful of diversity, and supportive of peaceful solutions to conflict.

Purpose

• To foster a healthy and violence-free community
• To change social norms which contribute to the acceptance of violence and discrimination
• To partner within the community to create safety and healing for those surviving violence
• To impact policies that enhance equal rights, community health, and the prevention of personal and interpersonal violence
• To promote programs which build personal empowerment and self worth, and contribute to political and social equality while respecting diversity

Goals

• Provide intervention and advocacy services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, child abuse, community violence, and gender inequality
• Provide education and prevention activities to the community that reduce the incidence of physical, sexual, emotional violence towards children, each other, and ourselves
• Provide primary prevention activities which contribute to changing social norms regarding violence, gender inequality, or discrimination
• Provide information, education, training, and personal growth opportunities for community members in order to improve their quality of life
• Facilitate systems and policy changes in order to improve the economic, social, and psychological quality of life for the community
• Coordinate and collaborate with other national, state, and local institutions and organizations in achieving these goals

Volunteer Needs:

Crisis Line Volunteers

The Volunteer Crisis Line Operator will work under the direct supervision of the Advocacy and Direct Services Coordinators. The Volunteer Crisis Line Operator’s primary focus is to answer CNVC 24-hour Crisis Line and to provide trauma-informed response to callers. They will inform and refer callers to appropriate community resources. When Emergency Response is needed for Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault occurrence, Crisis Line Operator will refer caller to CNVC Advocate.

Qualifications:
• Access to phone and email communication
• 40-hour Domestic Violence Training
• 20-hour Sexual Assault training
• Knowledge or access to community resources
• Ability to provide Crisis Line services in a manner that is accessible and welcoming to all people

Example of Duties:
• Answer Crisis Line calls during assigned shift
• Provide Trauma-informed support to caller
• Provide education and referrals to callers requesting community services
• Refer callers to CNVC Advocates for Emergency Response to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault occurrences
• Document Calls on Volunteer Crisis Line Report Form and turn in to Advocacy Coordinator
• Attend at least 8 hours in-service trainings per year

Estate Sale Volunteers

Our estate or moving sale volunteers, provide a stress-free experience in the midst of a major life transition.

Our team effectively provide all the resources needed to conduct a successful sale. We start by offering you a free consultation to review the items you have for sale.

Estate Sales are one way CNVC raises funds to continue our work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and more…