Amigos y Amigas del Pueblo Volunteer Program

The Amigas and Amigos del Pueblo program is comprised of volunteer community members. The training teaches participants how to be first responders to victim/survivors of sexual violence and their families. Once trained, Amigos and Amigas help with outreach, connect community members with Su Voz Vale services and other community services, and attend monthly volunteer meetings. The training is offered three times a year in English and Spanish.

Amigos and Amigas learn:

• Crisis intervention skills

• Active listening skills

• Physical and emotional effects of sexual violence, acquaintance rape, child sexual abuse and domestic violence

• Community resources available for those seeking help

Once trained, volunteers are able to respond to disclosures from victim/survivors, help victim/survivors design appropriate action plans, refer and connect victim/survivors to community resources and work within established community networks. The training focuses on culturally appropriate ways to work with the Latino community. A minimum five-hour monthly commitment is asked of all community members who complete the training.