Volunteer Victim Advocate

Victim Advocates are equipped to deal with difficulties like trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, robberies, or unattended deaths. While on scene advocates offer comfort to victims, assistance to the officers, and referrals to community resources.

Qualities needed are a compassion for others, good interpersonal skills, a desire to serve our community in a very personal way, and the availability to serve a minimum of four 12-hour on-call shifts per month. Victim advocates are provided comprehensive training each year. The training academy is anticipated to begin in September 2026. The training academy takes place over 3-4 weeks, including two evenings per week, as well as one full day session on a Saturday. Applicants need to be available to attend the full training academy.

For more information, please contact Megan Weaver at 970-549-5290 or meganw@gjcity.org.

Program Requirements

• Pass a comprehensive background check, including CVSA and fingerprints
• Complete the 35-hour Victim Advocate Training Academy
• Go on a ride-along with a Police Officer
• Shadow an experienced victim advocate
• Commit to four on-call shifts per month (12 hours each)
• Attend a two-hour educational/debriefing meeting each month
• Commit to a minimum of one year of service
• Have reliable transportation and current insurance
Be at least 21 years old

Notice to Applicants:

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have questions or need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512