Volunteer/Intern
We have a few ways in which you can help the work of the PCA through volunteering or internships. We are currently accepting applications for the Helpline Advocate position.
Helpline Advocate
Helpline Advocates will be trained to provide advocacy, crisis intervention, information and referrals to the CU Denver and CCD campus communities (we do not currently serve Metro State), regarding issues of relationship violence, sexual assault and stalking. Advocates will handle a wide variety of calls that may include:
- providing a listening ear and emotional support to callers
- explaining the criminal justice process
- discussing options with a survivor
- directing callers to resources on-campus or in the community
- educating callers about interpersonal violence
- assisting family and friends in developing skills to help support a loved one who has experienced violence
- and more!
NEXT TRAINING – You have to attend every training session listed below:
Monday, February 13th 5:30pm-9:00pm
Wednesday, February 15th 5:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday, February 18th 9:00 am-6:00pm
Monday, February 20th 5:30pm-9:00pm
Wednesday, February 22nd 5:30pm-9:00pm
Saturday, February 25th 9:00am-6:00pm
Monday, February 27th 5:30pm-9:00pm
Wednesday, February 29th 5:30pm-9:00pm
Advocates will be provided with an on-call cell phone, which they will carry for 4 day long shifts. When requested, advocates will also provide on-scene response during business hours. Students, staff, faculty and community members are eligible for this volunteer position and students can use this as an internship experience. Please contact pcauraria@gmail.com for more information about this position or to submit your application.
Volunteers must attend the 40 hour training to be eligible. This valuable training covers crisis intervention and advocacy skills, information about the criminal justice system and protection orders, police investigations, sexual assault forensic exams, the District Attorney process, dynamics of interpersonal violence, cultural competency, and more. All participants will receive a certificate of completion after the training.
The deadline to apply for this volunteer position is February 1st, 2012
Application Form and FAQs
2012 Spring Helpline Application (Word)
2012 Spring Helpline Application (pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions 2012
Position Description
Helpline Advocate Job Description
Please contact pcauraria@gmail.com with questions.
The deadline to apply for this volunteer position is February 1st, 2012
Violence Prevention Educator
Violence Prevention Educators (VPE) are students who receive 30 hours of training to provide consistent, thorough information about relationship violence, sexual assault and stalking and related topics to the Cu Denver and CCD campus communities. VPEs will be involved in the design of prevention and education programs and their implementation. VPEs will actively engage in campus awareness activities, classroom presentations, and educational presentations to various campus groups. The VPE position can be a internship or a work-study position and runs for one year from summer to summer. This position does not provide crisis response and/or victim advocacy. For more information on this position contact Lisa Ingarfield, Associate Director, Lisa.Ingarfield@ucdenver.edu
We have hired all the VPEs for the 2011-2012 academic year. Please check back again in May 2012 for information on applying for the 2012-2013 year!
Event Volunteer
The PCA is launching a new volunteer program that will enable individuals to participate and volunteer with the PCA without the same time commitment as the Helpline Advocate or the Violence Prevent Educator (VPE). Event volunteers will have to attend a half day training that will cover the basics of interpersonal violence and what the PCA does. Individuals who successfully complete this training will then be added to our event list. When we host a program, speaker, or attend a resource fair, you will be emailed the details and can sign up for events based on your availability. We are finalizing the details of this program at this time. If you are interested, please email Lisa.Ingarfield@ucdenver.edu with the email subject line of “Event Volunteering”.