YORK COUNTY — On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, Caring Unlimited will begin training new hotline advocates; individuals who provide free, safe on-call support to callers on the organization’s 24-hour hotline.

The training will be held in Sanford, with shifts ultimately completed from the volunteer’s home. Applications are currently being accepted for the upcoming training.

“My two-year experience has been so fulfilling,” said one volunteer advocate, “As a hotline volunteer, I’ve had the opportunity to listen to callers break their silence and offer them some words of understanding. I’ve helped clarify what domestic violence is, and assured callers that they are not alone. Caring Unlimited’s name says it all; throughout my training and during each shift, a backup staff member was there for me if I had questions or needed someone to talk to after a call.  I am happy that I’ve been able to play a small role at Caring Unlimited.”

Founded by volunteers in 1977, York County’s Domestic Violence Resource Center continues to rely on volunteers to ensure that support and safety planning services are available 24-hours a day to women, their children, and men whose lives are affected by domestic abuse.

Training classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6 to 9 p.m., at Caring Unlimited’s Sanford Resource Center. Upon completion of the training, volunteers select shifts according to their schedules and work from home.

“The Core Advocacy training is all encompassing, educational and moving,” states one volunteer. “The need is so great, and with the constant support of Caring Unlimited staff my experience has been win-win-win. For a few short hours every month I can offer a bit of help. They need us.”

To learn more or to apply to join Caring Unlimited as a volunteer, visit: www.caring-unlimited.org or call Betsy at 490-3227 x102.