Assault Victimization Intervention and Deterrence provides information and support for victims of sexual assault and community education for sexual assault prevention. Crisis volunteers are needed for this program. The volunteer would be on call for the 24-hour crisis line. Being a victim of domestic violence and sexual assault is difficult for victims of all ages. After the violence, support is needed to cope with the pain, the violation, and the numbness.
Volunteers are on stand-by on weekends or nights to help anyone who needs it.
It could be a simple phone conversation or be with the victim at the hospital during the reporting of the incident. The volunteer on call would carry a beeper for their scheduled time. Different schedules are available. Training and support are fully provided. Offers help to the needy in the Bessemer City area by providing financial assistance for rent, utilities, medicine, food and senior transportation.