Female volunteers needed to assist female victims/survivors of domestic abuse. The purpose is to help assist victims/survivors in their transitional period between life with the abuser and a healthy life on their own. Many times, the victim returns or remains in an abusive relationship because she feels too afraid or lacks the confidence that she can be on her own, or once outside of the relationship, she feels so uncomfortable, like a "fish out of water" and she misses the "comfort zone" of the relationship, no matter how unhealthy it was, and she'll return. Many victims also may feel alone once out of the relationship, and will yearn for the abusive partner, with the false thought that the partner is "the only one who really cares for them." There are many reasons why an abused female finds it very hard to permanently get out of an abusive partnership. That's why your help is needed. The mission of this organization is to provide support for victims/recent survivors of domestic violence....so that these women do not feel like they are going through the process of regaining a healthy life, alone. They can have a sense that others are there for them to offer care and support. And hopefully, that will help them sustain a healthy life away from their abuser, and the volunteers can help show them that they indeed CAN have a happy, healthy life independently.
The level of volunteer commitment varies from anything as simple as being a listening ear and gentle voice of support via phone conversations, to hanging out recreationally with the females (going out to eat, movies, whatever fun activity you decide). A more involved volunteership would include assisting the victims in finding a good shelter or living situation, possibly a job, daycare for their children, applicable transportation, or even a good church or counseling program, and possibly attend court dates with the victim if applicable. In the most extreme, committed level of volunteership, a volunteer could even open up their home temporarily to help a victim, as I've known some victims firsthand, who have tried out a shelter, but felt so uncomfortable and intimidated by that atmosphere....so a more personable living situation may be more helpful to some of the victims. If this volunteer opportunity sounds like something you're seriously interested in, please reply for more details. Please be 18+ years of age. Look forward to hearing from you.
- Location: Charlotte and surrounding
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