Volunteer

DCCV is in need of caring individuals who are available during weekdays for internship or volunteer positions with our Hotline or The Translation & Interpreting Center.

Students of social work, psychology, human services and other related fields are needed to assist in the hotline providing case management, information, advocacy, counseling and support groups for victims of crime. Community volunteers are always welcome.

The Translation & Interpreting Center seeks graduate or undergraduate interns to assist with marketing and public relations as well as community volunteers to assist with phones, greeting customers and data entry.

All interns and community volunteers attend our 40-hour training class. Our training is held three times a year, in January, May and September. Applications are accepted at any time.

Volunteer/Intern Application (Microsoft Word)
Volunteer/Intern Application (Adobe PDF)

The 40-hour course covers basic listening and crisis intervention techniques, victimology issues, the criminal justice system, symptoms of trauma and grief, resources and related topics. Role plays, speakers, interactive exercises and home study are all integral parts of the training.

Job Descriptions:
Victim Assistance Graduate Internship
Victim Assistance Undergraduate Internship
TI Center Marketing Intern
TI Center Volunteer
DCCV Agency Support Volunteer