Volunteer

Clove Alliance volunteers strengthen our efforts through a variety of roles. They are ambassadors of hope and healing in our community. If you want to make a difference, join us in the movement to end sexual harm and support survivors.

Please contact [email protected] or call 815.932.7273 to learn more. If you are ready to commit, apply here.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers can support Clove Alliance and survivors by serving in multiple capacities. Our three main opportunities are: 

24/7 Crisis Hotline Advocate

• Answer Crisis Calls
• Provide support, information, referrals, and empathy on calls
• Provide Medical Advocacy at the local hospitals
• Time commitment: 16 or 24-hour shifts; advocates typically serve 1 to 2 shifts a month

Events and Special Projects Advocate

• Assist at Agency Events
• Host booths at Fairs
• Prep work for Events
• Participate in committees and task forces
• In-Office tasks
• Time commitment: Periodically throughout the year

Front Desk Advocate

• Occasional assistance with Front Desk Coverage in-office
• Time commitment: A couple of times a month during office hours

Location

Clove Alliance serves Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford counties. Hotline advocates’ shifts are facilitated remotely over the phone and respond to two hospitals in Kankakee. Office volunteers primarily serve at our main office in Kankakee, with limited opportunities in-office at our Iroquois location.

All volunteers must complete our 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training and attend 4 quarterly meetings a year.

Becoming a Volunteer

Clove Alliance highly values volunteers who are great listeners, empathetic, non-judgemental, responsible, and reliable. If you think you are a good fit, contact the Director of Volunteer Services at [email protected]. To become a volunteer, you will need to:

1. Submit a volunteer application form and background forms to start the process. You must be 18+ years old to volunteer.
2. Do a pre-training interview
3. Complete Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training
4. Start serving in the capacity of your choice!

40-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training

The completion of our 40-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention training is required to become a Clove Alliance volunteer. It is held twice each year; once in the spring and once in the fall.

In this comprehensive training, participants learn to:

• Respond to sexual violence survivors with sensitivity and support
• Recognize issues influencing different types of sexual violence
• Understand the medical and legal rights of survivors
• Apply theories of rape culture
• Utilize person-centered practices and more!

The training offers many benefits! Participants earn a certificate in Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention and qualifying professionals can earn 35 CEUs/CPDUs in partnership with Kankakee Community College (KCC).

Fees:

Volunteer candidates: Free

Professionals earning 35 CEUs/CPDUs: $300

Supervision and Support

All volunteers will be supervised by the Director of Volunteer Services. Volunteers will attend numerous meetings and training throughout the year for continued support and learning opportunities. All Clove Alliance staff members are also available to support volunteers while serving with the agency.

Please contact [email protected] or call 815.932.7273 to learn more.