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What is Sexual Assault?
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For all students who wish to volunteer for class credit: We require a minimum of at least 25 volunteer hours. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 765-747-9107.
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ABW volunteers assist in all areas of direct services with clients and their children. These are the following services that we offer. Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention - Answering the telephone and handling domestic violence crisis calls as they arise. Intake - Meeting women/children at City Hall to assess and conduct the intake interview and paperwork prior to admission into the shelter. Advocacy - Any activity conducted on behalf of, or in support of clients and/or their children. Casework - Being available to spend time with the women who are in shelter. Possible peer counseling or just relaxing and visiting. Crisis Intervention - Answering phones and handling crisis calls of all types. (Training will be provided) Information Referral - Answering phone calls and providing information of all types. Telecare - Making daily calls to elderly, disabled, and shut-ins for social, safety check, and medication reminders.
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Volunteers spend some time with the children who are in shelter. You may volunteer for one of the children’s programs if you want to work exclusively with children.
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A Better Way Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 734 Muncie, IN 47308 Office: 765-747-9107 Fax: 765-281-2740
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