Hotline/Front Desk Intern

-  Help our office run smoothly by volunteering at our front desk, welcoming clients and guests into the office.

-  Answer calls on our 24-Hour Hotline, offer supportive listening, guide callers through safety planning, give community referrals, information, and keep a call log.

-  Answer business calls and transfer to appropriate extensions and voicemail.

-  Supporting and helping our residential clients with referrals and information.

-  Additional opportunities may include assistance with domestic violence support groups. 

 Time Commitment:   Minimum 4 hours per week between the hours of 8:30 AM and 8:30 PM seven days per week. Six months - One-year commitment.

 Skills Needed:     Sensitivity to and concern for women and children in crisis; maturity and good judgment; strong interpersonal skills; ability to listen without judging or advising; dependability; ability to handle more than one task at a time; and bilingual ability very helpful, especially in English/Spanish and English/Portuguese.

Note: Position payment and credit must be negotiated between the student and their institution.