Peace Over Violence encourages caring and compassionate individuals to become trauma-informed Counselor Advocates working directly with survivors of sexual and domestic violence. 

January 20-March 13, 2021
Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30pm and Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm

Contact
Jennifer Watanasutisas, POV’s Community Engagement & Training Coordinator
jennifer@peaceoverviolence.org

Requirements

• Commitment to one full year of service

• 18 years of age or older

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance

• Must live in LA County. Prefer community members from Metro LA or West San Gabriel Valley

Benefits

• Become a trauma informed Counselor Advocate

• Provide direct services to survivors via our 24-hour hotline or respond in person

• Help strengthen community partner relationships

• Enhanced knowledge of sexual assault, domestic violence, child sexual abuse, intimate partner stalking, and other topics relating to violence

• Become a representative of a nationally recognized organization

• Give back to communities impacted by violence

Counselor Advocate Training 2021 will take place via Zoom. To apply, contact Training Coordinator Jennifer Watanasutisas. The deadline to apply is November 6th. No previous experience is required. Please note all counselor advocates will be subject to an LAPD or POV criminal background check. Upon completion of the training, you will be part of POV’s Emergency Response Team, volunteering for either the 24-Hour Hotline and Emergency Response Team or the Domestic Abuse Response Team. 

Due to the monolingual populations we serve, bilingual candidates fluent in Spanish and/or American Sign Language are encouraged to apply.