Volunteer Services

How you can help make a difference in someone's life!

Crime Victims Council volunteers are able to contribute in ways that have a direct impact on the lives of victims and their families. CVC Volunteers have the opportunity to meet and work with new people while gaining valuable experience. Many exciting and interesting opportunities are open to you!
Summer 2008 Training Program

Direct Service Volunteers:

Training ensures the best possible support to victims, family members and friends. CVC has a comprehensive 65- hour training course that is mandatory in order to provide any direct services to victims. After completing this state-approved training, you can participate in the following programs:

Crisis Intervention Counseling
  • Support for victims on the 24-hour hotline
  • Accompany victims to hospital emergency rooms, police departments and to various court proceedings
Support Group Counseling
  • Co-facilitate various short-term support groups with a CVC counselor
Student Internship
  • Complete your undergraduate or graduate internship requirements in the rewarding field of victims' services
Community Volunteers:

A willingness to help is all that is required for many community activities. Some of the opportunities you can enjoy are:

Fund-raising/Special Events
  • Participate in a one day fund-raiser or join an on-going committee and assist in planning one of our annual fund-raisers. Click here for current special events.
Community Educator
  • Staff CVC informational displays at community-wide events and fairs
  • Provide Prevention and Education presentations in classrooms and to various community groups. CVC staff will train you on the many different programs available to various age groups
For more details on any CVC Volunteer opportunity please contact Jeff Faller, Volunteer Coordinator at 610.437.6610 ext. 12 or email him at jfaller@cvclv.org

Click here for current volunteer opportunities.

Summer 2008 Training Program

 The Spring 2008 Training Program will begin on Tuesday, June 3rd and run through Thursday, July 10th. The 10-session training class will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30pm-9:00pm at Crime Victims Council, 801 Hamilton Street, 3rd Floor, Allentown, PA. The training includes one all-day Saturday session (8:30am-4:30pm) on June 26th. There will be no sessions on July 1st or July 3rd for the 4th of July holiday. The training will resume on Tuesday, July 8th and a graduation ceremony and orientation will be on Thursday, July 10th.

Topics that will be covered include:

Volunteers will be needed to staff a 24-hour hotline and accompany victims to area hospitals, police departments or court proceedings. A PRE-TRAINING INTERVIEW IS MANDATORY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE VOLUNTEER TRAINING PROGRAM. For more information, or to schedule an interview, please call Jeff Faller, Volunteer Coordinator, at 610-437-6610 ext. 12.