JOB DETAILS
Volunteer (SART)
CompanyYoung Womens Christian Association
LocationOlivette
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 2, 2026
About The Company
YWCA Metro St. Louis is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women, by providing services to women and families in the St. Louis area. For 120 years, YWCA has been the largest women's advocacy organization in the region, helping our clients find paths to self-sufficiency through programs that stabilize, support, educate and help women reach their fullest potential.
YWCA Metro St. Louis is proud to offer assistance from the following programs: Prenatal services, Head Start & Early Head Start for families with children ages 0-5 and their families; Sexual and Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention and Counseling, a 24/7 Crisis Help Line (314.531.7273), Rapid Re-Housing for individuals and families fleeing violence, Racial Justice programs and Economic Empowerment programs.
About the Role
Description
Purpose of the Volunteer: Provide immediate crisis intervention to victims/survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence in the emergency department of participating hospitals, police departments and/or over the 24-hour helpline.
Volunteer Job Duties:
- Provide face-to-face crisis intervention and advocacy to adult/adolescent victims/survivors at the hospital during sexual assault forensic exams and/or during reports made to law enforcement.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of medical staff, law enforcement, advocates, and other professionals.
- Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and consultation over the phone.
- Assist with follow-up services, via phone to those individuals seen at the hospital.
- Utilize a survivor centered, trauma informed approach.
- Attend all monthly in-service meetings.
- Comply with the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the YWCA of Metro St. Louis, local hospitals, and police departments.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Individuals must be 18 years of age or older.
- Have reliable, personal transportation.
- Complete 48 hours of training.
- Complete a minimum of 3 on-call shifts per month.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Pass the Family Care Safe Registry and criminal background checks.
Work Hours:
- This is an unpaid, volunteer position providing crisis intervention and advocacy services. The YWCA provides a 24/7, 365-day crisis response with volunteer shifts reflecting this need.
Travel:
Regular travel throughout St. Louis City and St. Louis County.
Supervisor:
Volunteers report directly to the Crisis Intervention Supervisor.
Key Skills
Crisis interventionAdvocacySafety planningCommunication skillsTrauma informed careSurvivor centered approach
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide immediate crisis intervention and advocacy to sexual assault and domestic violence survivors at hospitals and police departments. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to offer support, safety planning, and follow-up services.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
92
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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