Become a SHIELD Volunteer: Empowering Change-Makers
SHIELD equips volunteers with skills and resources to make a real impact. As a SHIELDer, you’ll provide direct support to individuals facing harassment and discrimination while growing personally and professionally.
What Volunteers Do:
✔ Offer 1:1 support via phone or Zoom, providing emotional guidance and practical solutions.
✔ Connect individuals with legal, academic, and emotional support professionals.
✔ Work alongside experts to navigate complex challenges and achieve meaningful resolutions.
Why Join?
✔ Volunteer Empowerment: Gain tools, knowledge, and confidence to address real-world challenges.
✔ Comprehensive Training: Learn trauma-informed care, legal frameworks, and community strategies.
✔ Community Impact: Join a network of change-makers working to create safer, more inclusive spaces.
Training Overview:
✔ 30-hour program including live virtual sessions, video lectures, and hands-on practice.
✔ Real-world application through guided practicum experiences.
By becoming a SHIELDer, you take an active role in building stronger, more resilient communities while gaining valuable skills
and experience.
Why Volunteer with SHIELD?
SHIELD empowers volunteers to provide personalized support to individuals facing harassment and discrimination. As a volunteer, you’ll receive expert training, develop key advocacy skills, and play a crucial role in restoring confidence and security to those in need.
Volunteer Benefits:
- Professional Training: Learn effective support strategies through expert-led sessions.
- Skill Development: Gain experience in advocacy, problem-solving, and crisis response.
- Community Impact: Help build a connected, empowered network of support.
SHIELD Volunteer Training Schedule
📅 March 5 – May 11, 2025 | Sundays & Wednesdays | 5–8 PM PT / 8–10 PM ET
📌 Key Dates: March 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30; April 2; May 4, 7, 11.
Core Training Topics:
✔ Emotional support techniques
✔ Legal strategies & case studies
✔ SHIELD’s integrative approach to resolution
🔹 Ongoing Volunteer Support: Monthly 2-hour skill-building sessions for continuous growth.
