One of the most important services New Hope for Women of Rockland provides to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking is its toll-free 24/7 hotline.
Last year, New Hope for Women hotline volunteers provided more than 3,200 hours of support to residents of Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties. Callers to the hotline appreciate having a compassionate, supportive, and informative person to talk to, and those working the hotline view it as a way to help members of the community change their lives, one call at a time.
New Hope for Women is currently looking to expand its network of hotline volunteers. Extensive training is provided and security is assured.
“The training I received gave me the tools I needed to listen, help a client work through immediate concerns, and come up with a plan for next steps,” said one hotline volunteer.
The volunteer works from the privacy of his or her home and the client does not know who the volunteer is or where the volunteer is located. Support staff is always available.
“Going through major crises in my life, I was fortunate to have constant emotional support to help me find the strength to move forward and have hope that life will be better,” said another volunteer. “Being a volunteer at New Hope is my opportunity to help others find that strength and hope in the darkest times of their lives.”
Hotline training classes will begin in October. For more information about becoming a hotline volunteer, contact Stevie Colburn, training coordinator, at scolburn@newhopeforwomen.org or 594-2128, or go to newhopeforwomen.org and download a volunteer application.
In addition to offering support to people in Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, and Waldo counties affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, New Hope for Women also provides important educational resources to assist communities in creating a safer and healthier future.
Learn more about New Hope for Women at newhopeforwomen.org or call 800-522-3304.
