The Taylor Police Department is looking for volunteers to aid its Victim Services Unit, according to a news release.
Volunteers will be trained to respond to emergency situations, providing immediate on-scene response to victims of crime or trauma. They will directly work with crime victims, law-enforcement officers and other first responders, officials said.
Volunteers assist in cases involving homicides, suicides/ attempted suicides, natural deaths, death notifications, fires, child/elder abuse, family violence, sexual assaults, traffic accidents, general-welfare concerns, violent crimes and natural disasters.
The unit responds to calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Volunteers support victims and their families, assist police and provide resources and information about the criminal-justice system. The minimum commitment is two 12-hour shifts per month.
To apply, you must be 21 or older, live in or close to Taylor, pass a background check and have a valid Texas driver’s license. Applicants meeting these requirements may be called for an in-person interview.
In addition, members of the unit must be physically capable of navigating difficult terrain, able to stand for long periods, work in all weather conditions, climb multiple flights of stairs and lift at least 30 pounds.
For more or to obtain an application, contact Priscilla Moreno at 512-352-5551, ext. 2218, or email priscilla. [email protected].
