Companion duty - volunteers who sign up for companion duty in lieu of phone duty are on standby to respond to the hospital emergency room, court or police station. A pre-course interview and 40 hour training from Response are required in order to volunteer to provide the above direct services to clients. Attendance at regular inservices is also required to keep skills and knowledge updated and to assure high quality services to clients. There is always a staff person on call to provide supervision to volunteers. Community Educators provide education programs with a focus on awareness and risk reduction.
Some educators specialize in working with children or adults.
These volunteers complete the Volunteer training and in addition complete a speakers training course of 12 hours. Board of Directors members make policy, plan for the future of Response and raise the funds to make the programs possible. Fundraisers assist with special events such as a golf tournament, special sales and other activities. Office assistants help with clerical and computer work.