Medical advocates are volunteers who provide crisis intervention, support and resources to survivors during a forensic medical exam at a hospital or clinic after an incident of sexual assault or domestic violence.

• Advocates are on-call for 6 hour shifts of your choosing: day, evening and overnight shifts available. Take as few as four shifts per month. Some paid shifts available!

• A powerful opportunity to work alongside survivors, provide crisis support and help folks begin their healing process.

• Upcoming Training Schedule: All advocates complete 40 hours of training provided by NOFJC (20 hours online, 20 in-person).

  • Saturday, July 20th, 8:30a-4:30p

  • Sunday, July 21st, 8:30a-4:30p

  • Tuesday, July 23, 5-9p

• *Volunteers must attend all training dates. If you have a scheduling conflict, please indicate on the volunteer application.

  To Apply Fill out a volunteer application at: https://forms.gle/4kNgDhcsJLsnnMxe8

• Questions? Contact Jordan at 504-355-0841 or email at advocacy@nofjc.org