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Job Title:

National Sexual Assault Online Hotline Position

Organization:

Rape, Abuse, &Incest National Network

Region:

DC Metro Region

Description:

Description: RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) voted One of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth Magazine & "One of the Top 10 Best Charities in 2006" by Marie Claire Magazine has openings for volunteers to provide service to visitors on the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline.

The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline is the first secure web-based hotline providing live and anonymous support through an interface as intuitive as instant messaging.

To learn more about the Online Hotline or to apply to attend a training class please visit http://apps.rainn.org/VolApp/.

Duties:
- Be on time for shifts scheduled using the Online Hotline website - Complete 40 hours of crisis intervention training - Follow computer safety best practices learned in the online training - Remain supportive and engaged with visitors - Provide accurate support and referrals using crisis intervention best practices - Commit to at least 8 hours a month for a year

Qualifications:
- Applicable Majors: Counseling, Social Work, Women’s Studies, Mental Health, Public Heath, Psychology, Sociology, etc. - Able to work some nights and/or weekends from home - Exceptional communication skills both verbal & written - Computer proficiency to include instant messaging is a must

Benefits:
- Develop and enhance crisis intervention skill set - Provide a safe and secure place for survivors of sexual assault and abuse

Volunteer from any secure internet connection

- Flexible hours

Please apply 4 weeks prior to the next training class. The next two training class scheduled in Washington DC on February 2-3 and March 23-24.

Contact:

Katelyn Birs

Phone:

E-Mail:

volunteer@rainn.org

Website:

http://www.rainn.org

Closing Date:

Mar 1 2013 12:00AM

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