IF you would like to utilize your talents to help survivors of domestic violence in a tangible way, consider taking the 60-hour domestic violence training. 

Training consists of 40 hours of classroom education on the history, dynamics, and various issues affecting victims and survivors, followed by 20 hours of 'on the job' training...or more until you feel comfortable with whatever area you have chosen to work in.

Once you have completed the training, you would be eligible to directly help meet our clients needs, such as.

1. transport clients on goal related trips

2. provide mentoring on a variety of topics such as meal preparation, budgeting, job search skills, and any other talents you wish to share

3. provide child care when client needs to attend to goals

4. answer the phones

5. help out with field trips and holiday events

6. assist with support groups

7. assist with legal advocacy

8. assist with medical advocacy

9. many other possibilities as needed

The 40 hour segment of the volunteer training begins Tuesday, June 1, 2010 and will continue each Tuesday and Thursday evening (6:00 PM to 9:15 PM) until Tuesday, July 20, 2010. 

The training is free but you must register by Tuesday, May 25, 2010.  Seating is limited.

If you would like to sign up, please contact Nancy at 815-932-5814 or nancy@harborhousedv.org.

 

815-932-5814
Harbor House
P O Box 1824
Kankakee, IL 60901

Harbor House / Kankakee County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (KCCADV) is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence for over 30 years. Although Harbor Houses primary clients are women and children in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties in Illinois, it also provides shelter to women seeking refuge from domestic violence from other parts of the state, country, and world.

In Kankakee County:
    PO Box 1824
   Kankakee IL 60901
   24-Hour CRISIS LINE: (815) 932-5800
   Office: (815) 932-5814
   Fax: (815) 935-3551
   Email: harbor@harborhousedv.org
 

In Iroquois County:
   100 E Walnut St
   Watseka IL 60970
   24-Hour CRISIS LINE: (815) 432-3500
   Office: (815) 432-3523
   Fax: (815) 432-3414
   Email: harbor2@harborhousedv.org