Volunteers Needed For Woodbridge Domestic Violence Response Team

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The Woodbridge Domestic Violence Response team is looking for volunteers. Do you want to help people right in your community?

They have a 40-hour training course for new members tentatively slated for Oct. 3.

They need volunteers in the following towns: North Brunswick, Old Bridge, Perth Amboy, Piscataway, Edison, Metuchen, Sayreville, South Plainfield and Woodbridge.

Domestic violence is at an all-time high. Join your local DVRT to assist victims in your community. Projected training start date is Oct 3, 2022.

Volunteer requirements are:

• A valid driver’s license
• Completion of 40-hour training course
• One year of service consisting of two 12-hour on-call shifts per month
• Attend monthly meetings and annual refresher course

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For further information contact the Woodbridge DVRT (business and training inquiries only) at 732-634-4500 ext 2812 or Detective Cindy Perez at 732-634-7700.

Completed applications may be mailed/returned to:
Detective Cindy Perez
Woodbridge Police Department
1 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Applicants will be contacted for an interview prior to being accepted into the next training session. Thank you for your interest in making our community a safer place.

The Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) is a volunteer organization that advocates for victims of domestic violence and provides education within the schools and community with the mission to break the cycle of violence.

Together with the Woodbridge Police Department, we provide advocacy, support and assistance to any victim, regardless of gender, race, religion, economic status or sexual orientation.

The team provides around-the-clock support to victims, meeting with them at Police Headquarters to offer resources and guidance.

The Woodbridge Township Domestic Violence Response Team is made up of volunteers from Woodbridge and its surrounding areas. All prospective volunteers are required to complete an application. A criminal background check and an interview will be conducted. All applicants must possess a valid NJ driver’s license and have their own transportation to police headquarters for assistance calls. Applicants that have criminal records or have been convicted of domestic violence may be denied acceptance. Other conditions which may prevent an applicant’s approval include (but are not limited to): psychiatric or mental health issues, inability to read, write, or clearly speak English, alcohol or substance abuse issues, or any other issues which may interfere with the applicant’s ability to assist a domestic violence victim.