Volunteer UCDVS/Community Services

BHcare Inc.New Haven, CT
11d

About The Position

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? BHcare is seeking dedicated Volunteer Community Service members to support survivors of domestic violence and their families through advocacy, safety planning, and compassionate care. Who We Are BHcare is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic providing comprehensive services for individuals and families facing mental health, substance use, and domestic violence challenges. Our volunteers play a vital role in ensuring survivors receive the support, resources, and encouragement they need to heal and thrive. What You’ll Do As a Volunteer, you’ll make a direct impact by: • Assisting with counseling support for community-based clients • Answering and supporting callers on our 24-hour hotline • Helping with client advocacy and personalized safety planning • Co-facilitating support groups for women and children • Maintaining accurate client documentation • Completing 20 hours of domestic violence certification training (provided by BHcare) within your first two weeks Why Volunteer with BHcare? • Be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering survivors • Gain hands-on experience in crisis support, counseling, and advocacy • Receive comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship • Make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community If you’re compassionate, committed, and ready to serve, we’d love to have you join our volunteer team!

Requirements

  • Enrolled in and pursuing degree in one of the following: social work, human services, women’s studies, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Assisting with counseling support for community-based clients
  • Answering and supporting callers on our 24-hour hotline
  • Helping with client advocacy and personalized safety planning
  • Co-facilitating support groups for women and children
  • Maintaining accurate client documentation
  • Completing 20 hours of domestic violence certification training (provided by BHcare) within your first two weeks
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