At Helping Hands Against Violence, we offer hope, safety and support
for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.
Community Outreach and Shelter Support
Worksite Location: Hood River
Work Schedule: 40 hours (flexible)
Salary Range: $20/hour
Reports to: Program Manager
Application Deadline: As soon as filled (job position posted Sept 23, 2024)
Objectives: Increase community awareness of Helping Hands services through direct community outreach and social media, supervise volunteer projects, shelter support as needed.
Benefits:
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Monthly wellness package
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Health care stipend
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Simple IRA match
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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Cellphone stipend
Why work at Helping Hands?
Does connecting with community bring you joy? Is making a difference in the lives of others important to you? Are you a caring and outgoing person? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, consider joining the Helping Hands Against Violence team.
Helping Hands is a non-profit organization that supports survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
We value lived experiences. We value flexibility. We value livable salaries.
And, most of all, we make a difference in the lives of so many!
We are looking for someone who is:
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Outgoing, creative and detailed oriented
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Flexible and non-judgmental.
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Able to work both on their own and in a team.
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Responsible, dependable and positive
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Computer literate and skilled with social media platforms
What will you do?
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Organize community awareness events.
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Built relationships with community partners to increase awareness of HHAV services.
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Manage HHAV social media and online presence.
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Oversee our volunteers and provide crisis line backup.
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Manage volunteers for shelter projects as needed.
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Provide general office and phone coverage as needed.
Although most of your time will be spent on community outreach, there will be a number of opportunities to help out with tasks in the shelter. This may include support such as:
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Transportation
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Leading community meetings
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Supporting our advocates with client needs
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Preparing a room for a new family
Skill you will need:
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Be able to work with a diverse range of people.
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Be able to communicate clearly, in writing and verbally.
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Have an understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault. issues through either work, or life, or learned experience.
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Be energized by giving presentations (in-person or Zoom)
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Hold a current driver’s license.
Preferred Skills:
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Interested Individuals email a letter of inquiry and / or your resume to: serra@helpinghandsoregon.org or mail to: Helping Hands Against Violence, PO Box 441, Hood River, OR 97031 or call Serra at 541-386-4808.
ALERTA DE SEGURIDAD: Si está en peligro, llame al 911, a la línea directa local 541-386-6603 , o
la Línea Directa Nacional de Violencia Doméstica 1-800-799-7233 . Si le preocupa un rastro de computadora, salga de este sitio ahora.