Volunteering at Mapa do Acolhimento
Psychologists and lawyers who want to make a difference in the lives of other women in Brazil join our network of volunteers! I want to register
Criteria for
o voluntariado
To be a female psychologist or lawyer with active and regular registration with the profession's regulatory body in Brazil (CRP/OAB)
Availability for medium- to long-term service
Serve on a 100% voluntary basis, complying with the guidelines of the organization Mapa do Acolhimento
Criteria for volunteering
To be a female psychologist or lawyer with active and regular registration with the profession's regulatory body in Brazil (CRP/OAB)
Availability for medium- to long-term service
Serve on a 100% voluntary basis, complying with the guidelines of the organization Mapa do Acolhimento
How does it work?
#01 Fill in the form
We need information about the professional and her work in order to forward requests for help in a qualified manner. On the form we also provide the Volunteer Agreement to be signed by the volunteer.
How does it work?
#02 Training
To start receiving requests for help, volunteers must complete all the modules of our training course. It's a quick course to get a detailed understanding of the workings and methodology of volunteering at Mapa do Acolhimento.
How does it work?
#03 E-mail
When a woman receives the volunteer's contact to start a service, a notification will be sent by email. All our communications regarding the services will also arrive there.
How does it work?
#04 WhatsApp groups
All volunteers have access to groups to exchange experiences with other volunteers and have direct contact with the Mapa do Acolhimento support team.
What our
volunteers are saying
Why
become a volunteer?
A few hours a week can make all the difference in the lives of women who are experiencing violence.
We offer an exclusive training course exclusive training course and spaces for exchange and networking with other professionals.
Volunteers receive direct support from our team of experts and also rely on IAna, our virtual assistant.
Why
become a volunteer?
Who makes Mapa do Acolhimento
Behind the scenes of our operation is a multidisciplinary women's team, spread across different parts of Brazil.
Frequently asked questions
How long do the services last?
The duration of the service will depend on the needs of the woman being assisted. Volunteers, both psychologists and lawyers, must be able to provide short, medium or long-term services.
Can the service be remote?
Yes, the type of service must be agreed directly between the volunteer and the survivor who will receive the service, in a way that works for both of them.
Can university students volunteer?
No. We only register trained professionals who are registered with their respective professional regulatory bodies, as we need the backing of these councils.
Is there support for the services?
Yes, the Mapa do Acolhimento team is multidisciplinary and offers all the necessary support via email and WhatsApp. In addition, we provide exclusive training that contains all the details of volunteering and relevant topics for welcoming women in situations of violence. We also offer spaces to discuss cases with the participation of our team and other volunteers from our network.
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