There are many ways you can help Safe Journeys and we’d love for you to be a part of it.
VOLUNTEER
Help provide emergency response to victims at area hospitals
Help with community education and awareness activities
Help answer our support line or work at our shelter
Help repair our shelter
Help design brochures and newsletters
Most of our volunteer positions require that the volunteer complete a 72-hour training, which is provided by the agency, and pass background checks.
DONATE
Donate items on our Wish List, small household items, or office supplies
Provide financial support to the agency, hold fundraisers on our behalf, or name our agency in your estate planning
Call us or email us to get started!
815.672.2353 ext. 500
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Safe Journeys is seeking a Partner Abuser Intervention Program Advocate. This person will work as part of a team to screen persons who choose to use violence in their intimate partnerships to determine if eligible for our program, co-facilitate psycho-education groups, and complete reports. This is a part-time (anticipated to be 20 hours per week, but hours depend upon number of groups that we have) with groups in Ottawa and Pontiac. To apply, send your resume to jbiros (at) safejourneysillinois.org.
Safe Journeys is seeking a Bilingual Advocate. This person will work as part of a team to provide outreach, supportive counseling, and advocacy services to Hispanic/Latinx and Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic violence. This is a full-time position and the team member will primarily work in our Mendota, Illinois, office. A degree in a human services field (social work, psychology, counseling, human services) or equivalent experience required. To apply, send your resume to jbiros (at) safejourneysillinois.org.