2014 Spring Domestic Violence Volunteer Training

We are once again excited to announce the Alle-Kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc.’s 2014 Spring Volunteer Training. This 45-hour Domestic Violence Training provides education and tools to help work with survivors of domestic violence. Whether you are thinking of completing this training to give your time to a worthy cause, gain knowledge in the area of domestic violence or build out your resume; this empowerment-focused model is beneficial to everyone.

The Volunteer Training will begin Monday March 10^thand runs every Monday and Wednesday evening 6-9pm until Monday April 28^th. Portions of the training pieces are done in-person at the Tarentum Administrative Office and others will be your responsibility to be done on-line as homework.

If you are still interested in attending there are a few things we will need from you:

1. Complete and return the attached Volunteer Application form no later than Friday, February 28, 2014 (email, fax or mail).
2. Commit to attending the training in its entirety as it follows a specific order of learning and each section builds on the next. You will receive a certificate after the completion of the training.
3. You will need to have transportation to travel to/from the Administrative office in Tarentum where the in-person training pieces are held.
4. You will need to have access to a computer, internet and email as portions of the training are required to be done online as homework. 
5. You will need to complete and pass Criminal Record and Child Abuse History clearances.
6. After completing the training, you will need to commit to volunteering with the HOPE Center at least one hour a month in some capacity to maintain your volunteer status.

Please feel free to contact Traci Arnold by phone (724.224.1100) or email (tarnold@www.akhopecenter.org) if you have any other questions. Otherwise, we look forward to hearing from you!