Volunteer Opportunities
The Center for Victims of Violence and Crime invites you to do your "Piece for Peace" by volunteering to help CVVC to accomplish its mission of "Healing Trauma. Resolving Violence. Ending Violence." Available opportunities include:
- Internship/Externship
- Opportunities are available in direct service, administration and fundraising. All student intern/externs are required to complete 65 hours of CVVC training and provide Act 33/34 clearances. Typical intern/extern positions require a two or more semester committment.
- For additional information, please contact Tracey Provident at 412-482-3240 X102 or tprovident@cvvc.org.
- The Dialogue and Resolution Center (DRC)
- The DRC facilitates and teaches non-violent ways to resolve conflict, promote constructive conversations, and repair harm. Services offered by the DRC include mediation, facilitation, dialogue and training.
- All DRC volunteers must complete Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and/or Victim Offender Dialogue trainings at CVVC to be considered for volunteerism. (See upcoming training opportunities here.)
- Volunteer opportunities may exist in the following areas:
- Mediation Services (learn more here)
- Victim Offender Dialogue (learn more here)
- For additional information about trainings and volunteer opportunities with the Dialogue and Resolution Center please contact Melissa Ferraro at 412-482-3240 x 214 or mferraro@cvvc.org.
- The Enlightened Voices for the Environment (EVE) Project
- EVE Circles - monthly gatherings of women of color and their supporters who are learning together to practice self-care and then share knowledge about environmental impact and healthy alternatives with others.
- For additional information about becoming involved in EVE Circles, please contact LaVerne Baker Hotep at 412-482-3240 X104 or lbhotep@cvvc.org.