Volunteer opportunities in Central Oregon
National Organization for Victim Advocacy
also known as NOVA
About National Organization for Victim Advocacy
The National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA), based in Alexandria, Virginia, has led victim services and crisis response in the United States since 1975. It trains and credentials victim advocates, and its Community Crisis Response program trains local and state crisis response teams in trauma mitigation and emotional first aid after critical incidents. NOVA deploys only at the official invitation of an affected community, usually through state or local teams.
Volunteering looks like
People from many backgrounds, including first responders, mental health professionals, school counselors, faith leaders, and victim advocates, take NOVA's 24-hour Basic Community Crisis Response Team training to serve on local or state crisis response teams, offering emotional first aid to communities after traumatic events. Trainings are hosted regionally by local agencies. NOVA also offers victim advocate credentialing and membership.
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- Nonprofit
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Connect Central Oregon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strengthens communities in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties and Warm Springs by connecting people with volunteer opportunities, board positions, and mentorship. This directory is free to use, with no account, no login and no middleman.
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