As a volunteer with the Council on Crime and Justice, you will be part of a dynamic organization, have flexible hours, be afforded the opportunity for extensive, ongoing training, and gain valuable experience and satisfaction in the criminal and social justice arena.  To assure that your volunteer experience will be a rewarding and satisfying one, you should have an interest in working on criminal and social justice issues.

AmeriCorps*VISTA members needed!

Each year the Council on Crime and Justice hosts 20+ AmeriCorps*VISTA members to work in the field of ex-offender reenty in various agencies around Minnesota.  VISTA members in our project receive:

Living Allowance of $909 month;
Choice of a $4,725 educational award or $1,200 stipend;
Health care benefits;
Relocations expenses;
Student loan forbearance or deferment,
Potential child care assistance;
Travel for VISTA Service Training
Gain invaluable training in project management and leadership skills

We will be posting positions for the 2010-2011 year in early 2010.  Please check back soon. 

Crime Victim Advocate Intern
Interns are wanted to provide support to the General Crime program in the office, answering calls from victims on the crisis line, performing follow-up evaluations with crime victims, and assisting in database management. Interns will also have the opportunity to provide in-court advocacy to victims, and staff tables at outreach events. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as the ability to work with a diverse population. Interns will complete 25-hour advocate training offered twice a year.
Commitment: 8 hours per week for a minimum of six months.
Hours: Monday-Friday between 8am-4:30pm

Crime Victim Advocate
Provide crisis intervention, support and advocacy to victims of crime by answering calls to our 24 hours crime victim hotline. Work day, evening, overnight shifts from your home on our cell phone system. Volunteers will complete a comprehensive 40 hour training that is scheduled two times per year. Possessing good communication skills, compassion toward those in need and an interest in criminal justice are important.
Commitment: Three 8-hour shifts per month for a minimum of 1 year
Hours: Evenings and weekend hours available

Locksmith
Volunteer locksmiths are needed to provide lock changes to victims of crime. Services are provided within Hennepin and Ramsey County. Most equipment is provided. Expenses are reimbursed. Schedules are flexible but we need to respond to lock changes within 24 hours.

Commitment: 2-3 hours every two weeks
Hours: Flexible


If you have other skills or talents that you would like to contribute to the Council, please contact Samantha Greer to discuss developing your own volunteer position.