Volunteer Opportunity

Victim Volunteer, Bridges To Life, Houston, Texas

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Organization: Bridges To Life
Location: Local Volunteering (in person)
Address:
PO Box 19039
Houston, Texas     77055
United States
Great For: Seniors
Service Area(s): Prison Ministry
Skills:
Hourly Commitment:
0.0 per:
Number of Positions:
300
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
300
One-time / Ongoing Position:
Initially Posted: 09/04/2009
Last Updated: 09/04/2009
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 Description


The Bridges To Life program utilizes an intensive, 14-week process during which victim volunteers  and 
offenders are brought together along with a facilitator.   Victim volunteers may volunteer only to tell his/her story 
of survival, or may volunteer to co-facilitate an entire project leading a small group through the 14-week 
curriculum.


 Requirements 


Victims can volunteer to share his/her story once during a project, or may commit to the entire 14-week 
project.  All BTL volunteers must be able to pass a background check conducted by the Texas Department of Criminal 
Justice (TDCJ), attend TDCJ security training, and attend the 3 
hour BTL training.
This position is available during the following dates each year:
Start Date:   01/01