Brighton Office for Victim Assistance
Victims Advocate
The Brighton Police Department is currently accepting volunteer victim advocates to serve Brighton, Commerce City, Fort Lupton and Lochbuie. Volunteer advocates provide on-scene contact with victims and witnesses of violent crime, sudden death, and other emergency situations. They provide immediate crisis intervention, individual and family support, information about the criminal justice system, support agency referral, aide in acquiring emergency shelter, and facilitate other immediate needs of victims.
“This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a way to give back to the community and provide an invaluable service to those in need,” said Kim Messina, Victim Services Manager.
Requirements
Each volunteer is required to volunteer a minimum of three 12-hour shifts per month, including evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays. Volunteers are required to respond within 30 minutes of dispatch contact.
In order to participate, volunteers must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Be able to undergo and pass a background investigation
- Be a holder of a valid Colorado driver’s license with a good record
- Be compassionate and non-judgmental with victims of crime
- Be able to maintain confidentiality
- Have strong interpersonal skills
- Have self-motivation
- Be able to perform under emotional and adverse conditions
- Be able to respond to a variety of different locations
- Be willing to commit to at least 12 months
For information on how to become a victims advocate volunteer, contact Soyla Rodriguez at srodriguez@brightonco.gov or call at 303-655-2344.