AVA utilizes volunteers and interns from many different backgrounds to reinforce our staff capacity and improve service delivery to victims. Some of our volunteers are past victims who want to give back; others are retired men and women; young people who want work experience and anyone interested in a fulfilling endeavor. Our interns come to us from numerous universities. The hours they spend at AVA go toward class credit

Volunteers are asked to work at least 10 hours per week. Each new recruit will receive 40 hours of comprehensive training. Afterwards they will provide the following services:

	General Office Duties
	Court Notifications
	Informational Referrals
	Inputting Victim’s information in a database
	Filing Victim’s Compensation Applications

Interns are also asked to work at least 10 hours per week. Each intern will be assigned an advocate who he/she will accompany throughout the day. This will include courtroom, zone, and office settings.

Both Volunteer and Intern will be required to:

	Attend an agency orientation
	Complete an application form
	Have a criminal background check
	Be interviewed by the staff

Those fluent in Spanish/Asian languages are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging opportunity, why not become an AVA volunteer or Intern?

For additional information please contact:

Michelle Blanch
Volunteer Coordinator
Atlanta Victim Assistance
150 Garnett St
Atlanta, GA 30303
404 588-4740

For an application, click here. Fill it out and mail to address above