Victim Services volunteers provide emotional support, case information and referral options to victims of crime or serious trauma. While most clients of the department are victims of domestic violence, others may have experienced robberies, assaults, fires, serious accidents, etc.

What are the qualifications to be a Victim Services Volunteer?

Our volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Some have educations that make for a good fit; others have related experience or life experiences that make them strong candidates. Empathy and a genuine desire to help others are key success factors.

All candidates must:

• Be able to use computers and databases
• Be mature and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Pass Halifax Regional Police security clearances
• Be able to make a minimum one-year commitment
• Attend training and meetings
• Be able to work 2-3 evenings per month
• Hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver's Licence and have reliable transportation to and from the East Division Police Office in Burnside Business Park

What do Victim Services Volunteers do?

Utilizing a combination of telephone and mobile response methods, volunteers provide support by contacting and assisting victims during the evening hours. Calls are made from the Victim Services office, while mobile response offers in-person service to victims, at the scene or in a secondary location, shortly after the incident has occured.

How can I become involved?

• visit the How Do I Apply section of our volunteering web page
• contact HRP Volunteer Programs

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