Our Vision: A world free of violence and abuse.
Our Mission: Vera House, Inc. prevents, responds to and partners to end domestic and sexual violence and other forms of abuse.
Our Values:
- We advocate for the right of all persons to live without abuse, oppression, violence or fear in their relationships.
- We honor individuals' choices and empower them to use their strengths.
- We foster trusting relationships and respectful communication through collaboration.
- We embrace diversity and deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed services with compassion
- We educate and challenge ourselves, and the community we serve, to promote a culture of respect and non-violence.
INTERNSHIPS (Application here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1751397956 )
-Options to explore different paths based on your interests!
-Flexible hours between 8:30am-5pm (10 hour weekly minimum, full semester regular schedule preferred)
-Opportunity for course credit*.
-Intern to Employee pipeline**
INTERNING OPPORTUNITIES:
-Advocacy Intern
-Legal Intern
-Abuse in Later Life Intern
**All employment is based on interest and availability. Something exciting to note is our employees can receive remitted tuition!
***There is no attorney on staff, so we are unable to support legal interns seeking pro bono hours.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (Application Here: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/1970220416 )
DIRECT SERVICE:
-Supportline
-Webchat
-Family Court Orders of Protection
-Sexual Assault Callout Advocate
NON-DIRECT SERVICE:
Tabling at health and volunteer fairs and other events
Reception coverage at our administrative office.
