Hopeful Horizons to Hold Volunteer Training July 6-11

Beaufort, SC – Hopeful Horizons will offer a virtual training in July for those interested in becoming volunteers with the organization. The training will be held 5:30 to 9 pm Monday through Friday, July 6-10 and 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday, July 11.

A completed volunteer application (below) is required to attend the training. 

Volunteer Child Advocates

Child Advocates are responsible for the front lobby of the Beaufort and Bluffton offices. Advocates greet adult and child clients and their families when they come to Hopeful Horizons and make them feel at ease. Advocates also assist with minor clerical duties such as answering the phones and helping members of staff with administrative or organizational duties.

Volunteer Hospital Victim Advocates

Hospital Victim Advocates are responsible for responding to requests for hospital accompaniment for victims of child sexual abuse, adult victims of domestic violence and adult victims of sexual assault.

Volunteer Shelter Advocates

Crisis Line/Shelter Advocate’s primary role will be to aid staff in the domestic violence shelter. These advocates will be responsible for direct services such as answering the hotlines and assisting with the logistics of the domestic violence shelter. Volunteers may also help with the shelter's children's group.

Volunteer-Community Education

As a Community Outreach Volunteer, you will be a driving force in Hopeful Horizon’s efforts to educate individuals and organizations on building a community free of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. In a variety of ways, you will represent the agency by fostering awareness and providing information on the services we offer in the five counties we serve.

Read how our volunteers work is important and has made a difference in so many lives, by Cinda Seamon.