180 Turning Lives Around Seeks Volunteers for Domestic Violence Response Team

180 will be conducting the next 40-hour training course beginning the week of Oct. 1 through the 24, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Neptune City Municipal Court, located at 106 West Sylvania Avenue in Neptune City.

Basic requirements for volunteers to apply include that they must be eighteen years of age or older, have access to reliable transportation, possess a valid driver’s license, participate in an interview process, submit to background investigations and fingerprinting, and successfully complete the mandatory training.  Prior knowledge of domestic violence is not required. The identities of the DVRT volunteers are kept anonymous.  Bi-lingual capability is helpful.

To obtain an application or for more information, contact Tina Morgan at 732-264-4360, ext 4272. The deadline for application submission is Friday, Sept. 20.

For over thirty-six years, 180 Turning Lives Around has been dedicated to providing shelter, counseling, support, prevention, education, and advocacy for residents of Monmouth County who are affected by domestic violence and sexual violence. 

If you, or someone you know, is a victim of domestic violence or sexual violence, you can call the 180 Turning Lives Around Confidential Hotline at 732-264-4111 or 888-843-9262, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. For more information, visit www.180nj.org. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1.