Hn/220 Unit 4
HN-220
Unit 4 Assignment
July 29, 2013
Paragraph 1: Summarize how to become a volunteer at your local crisis hotline of local social-services agency. Describe the training needed and what you would need to get started.
I live in Southwest Georgia in a small town called Moultrie. It is a small agricultural community. We have no local crisis prevention hotline. We do have toll-free numbers that are available for anyone in our area who may need to talk to someone.
Child Abuse: 1-855-GA-CHILD If someone needs to report child abuse between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, you should call your local DFCS office and speak with a Child Protective Services Investigator. If you need to report child abuse after hours, you can contact the above number. They are available after …show more content…
This organization is run by social workers and crisis intervention specialists and the main office is located in Atlanta, GA about 4 hours away from me. I would be unable to volunteer for this agency.
Domestic Abuse: 1-800-334-2836 If you need to report or discuss any issue in regards to domestic abuse you can call the number above. This number goes directly to The Haven. They are the local women’s shelter, and are located about 40 miles from where I live. They provide shelter, support, job training, and counseling to families and children who are victims of domestic abuse. This agency is run by social workers and volunteers and being that I am a caseworker at my local DFCS office and attending school for a Human Services degree, I am eligible to volunteer my time with this organization.
Paragraph 2: Explain whether or not you would consider taking advantage of this opportunity, and why. How do you think this volunteer experience could be valuable to you as a future Human Service
Unit 4 Assignment
July 29, 2013
Paragraph 1: Summarize how to become a volunteer at your local crisis hotline of local social-services agency. Describe the training needed and what you would need to get started.
I live in Southwest Georgia in a small town called Moultrie. It is a small agricultural community. We have no local crisis prevention hotline. We do have toll-free numbers that are available for anyone in our area who may need to talk to someone.
Child Abuse: 1-855-GA-CHILD If someone needs to report child abuse between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, you should call your local DFCS office and speak with a Child Protective Services Investigator. If you need to report child abuse after hours, you can contact the above number. They are available after …show more content…
This organization is run by social workers and crisis intervention specialists and the main office is located in Atlanta, GA about 4 hours away from me. I would be unable to volunteer for this agency.
Domestic Abuse: 1-800-334-2836 If you need to report or discuss any issue in regards to domestic abuse you can call the number above. This number goes directly to The Haven. They are the local women’s shelter, and are located about 40 miles from where I live. They provide shelter, support, job training, and counseling to families and children who are victims of domestic abuse. This agency is run by social workers and volunteers and being that I am a caseworker at my local DFCS office and attending school for a Human Services degree, I am eligible to volunteer my time with this organization.
Paragraph 2: Explain whether or not you would consider taking advantage of this opportunity, and why. How do you think this volunteer experience could be valuable to you as a future Human Service