The Victim Center relies on the tireless support of amazing volunteers to be able to offer its free-of-charge programs to thousands of crime victims each year. Whether your passion is direct work with victims or you prefer to offer behind-the-scenes support, we have a variety of opportunities for people who wish to lend their time to our mission of providing hope and healing to men, women, and children throughout southwest Missouri.
VICTIM ADVOCATES
Our volunteer victim advocates are essential, front-line volunteers who provide victims with support, comfort, and resources in the aftermath of a crime. The Victim Center’s crisis hotline is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, thanks to our volunteer victim advocates. Learn more about volunteering as a victim advocate here.
EVENT COMMITTEES
The Victim Center hosts several large fundraisers each year, including a golf tournament, breakfast event, and – new in 2018 – an evening event called Wine Women and Shoes. Volunteer committees for each of these events work with our staff to ensure a fun and seamless event experience for attendees that results in maximum benefit to the clients served at The Victim Center. If you are interested in helping plan or staff one of our events, please contact our Director of Development and Marketing.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Members of our Board of Directors represent key business industries and collaborating partners. The board is responsible for governing the legal and corporate existence of the agency. This includes overseeing The Victim Center’s by-laws, policy, budget, and overall goals. Board members serve two-year terms, and attend bi-monthly meetings as well as sub-committee meetings as needed. The Victim Center. If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please contact our Executive Director.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Our advisory council is comprised of individuals respected for their professional knowledge, strategic experience, and passion for The Victim Center’s mission. The group does not have governing responsibility for The Victim Center, but works together with the board and staff to advance and promote the organization’s mission and overall goals. The Advisory Committee meets quarterly. If you are interested in being a part of our Advisory Council, please contact our Director of Development and Marketing.
INTERNS
The Victim Center welcomes applicants for internships in our clinical and development departments.
Clinical Interns
The Victim Center offers unpaid internships to students pursuing a graduate degree in a mental health related field – including counseling, psychology, or social work. If you are interested in a clinical internship with us, please submit an educational resume and letter of interest to our Clinical Coordinator. Internship candidates must complete an interview and provide a summary of your program’s internship site and hour requirements so that we can ensure that The Victim Center meets your needs and goals.
Marketing and Development Interns
The Victim Center offers unpaid internships to students or recent graduates who are interested in gaining experience in non-profit marketing, public relations, and development. Hours and work location are flexible, and we can often adapt the internship to the particular needs and interests of a candidate. If you are interested in a marketing or development internship at The Victim Center, please contact our Director of Development and Marketing.
