Volunteers Needed For Domestic Violence Response Team In Hazlet

HAZLET, NJ — 180’s Domestic Violence Response Team is in need of volunteers to join their mission and help victims of domestic violence find the courage and strength to turn their lives around.

Volunteer Advocates for 180 are community members who collaborate with law enforcement to provide victims of domestic violence with confidential support, information and resources at police headquarters.

Advocates also talk to victims about safety planning and their legal rights when it comes to obtaining a temporary restraining order. The DVRT volunteers' identities are kept anonymous, and prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required.

Spring training runs from April 26 to May 18 and takes place every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Week 1 is held in-person at the Holmdel Community Center, Weeks 2 and 3 are held via Zoom, and Week 4 is held in-person at the Ocean Township Courtroom.

The deadline to apply is April 15.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver's license, be willing to work on an on-call shift basis, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting, successfully complete the mandatory 40-hour training, and attend monthly supervisory meetings.

“For many victims, staying at or working from home means being isolated with someone who is harming them. It is in these very trying times victims need 180 even more and we are here for anyone who needs our services,” said a 180 staff member.

To obtain an application or for more information, please contact Sue Levine, Victim Support Program Coordinator, at susanl@180nj.org or 732-264-4360, Ext. 4271.