Can an uneducated person work as a volunteer and help victims of sexual violence?

Question

or do they need to be educated? I have the knowledge how to help victims, but I wasnt studying in college. I've learned by helping others on internet help forums and I am doing a nice thing, few girls stopped self harming. I started a year ago.

I've read about those help groups and centers. I wonder if I need a degree or not to be a volunteer. are there any ways?

Answer 1

It all depends on what u would consider uneducated. Do u mean just not smart enough, no high school diploma, no college degree...

If u know what u doing, when to do it, and how to do it

I believe that's all u need. Its the experience u need not 8 years of college or anything like that.U should be able to volunteer with a lot of experience... U go Girl, Ur Doing a Good thing!!!

Answer 2

You CAN help. Contact your local domestic violence shelter(s) and sign up as a volunteer. Learn about all of the various ways the shelter helps victims of sexual violence, and take any trainings offered by the shelter regarding helping such. Also, sign up for an e-newsletter or two produced by national or international organizations dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and preventing such violence. The more you educate yourself and get involved with experts, the more you will gain experience and insight into the various aspects of domestic violence, and the more valued you will be by organizations you volunteer with and those they serve.

Answer 3

and why not good for you ..you do just that

Answer 4

Anyone can work with a group call DVIS.  Domestic Violence Intervention Services.  They train you for whatever position you want to volunteer for  :)

http://www.dvis.org/dvis/Default.asp

Answer 5

I  was  taken  by  your  humbleness ,  kind  hearted  approach  for  helping  others.  I  think   helping  others  and  higher  education  has  nothing  to  do  with  volunteering,  what  matters  most  is  what  you  are  ,  and   the  devotion  of  willingness  to  help  others,  and  you  have  the  capacity  to  do  it.

Your   first  approach  is  to  call  to  ask  information,  from   centers  or  institutions  who  deals  with  any  kind  of  cases  ,  and  I`m  sure  they  will  tell  you  what  to  do,  and   could  introduced   certain   trainings  or  seminars  for  a  start.

Answer 6

You don't have to have a formal education in many different places to be a volunteer. Life and humanity are often the most valuable lessons in this field.

Listening skills, willingness to work, ability to interact with people of different ethnic groups, social and economic status and religious affiliations without being judgemental or repulsed...these are desired qualities.

I applaud your desire and wish you the best. Helping others is a gift.

Answer 7

You don't need to have a degree,or be very smart at that point,to help people.It is an inborne human trait that anyone can do.

Your choice is noble.Despite the fact I hate rape and sexual abuse(who doesn't?) I am too horrified by the concept,it would disgust me to be around people who have been.

Hey,if Angelina Jolie can help people,how hard can it be?

I admire you.I'm not sure if you need one(prob'ly not),but if you do need it,do you really need a phd to have compassion?h**l no!

Crowd:Amen to that.

Answer 8

No, as a volunteer you will receive training that will teach you how to handle the different situations you will encounter. You don't need a college degree...but be aware that it's not as easy as it looks. People have stories that no one could make up. It's rewarding....but sad.