Explore Our Volunteer Opportunities

Legal Externship

Externships vary depending on what the student would like to get out of the experience and what experience they have coming into the program. We bring students along to improve their skills and expand their knowledge of the criminal justice process.

Advocate

Volunteer advocates are a critical part of the movement. Volunteer advocates research and provide referrals based on their specific needs and assist with safety planning, Crime Victim Compensation Fund, and VINE.

IMG_0019 (1).jpg — Campus Ambassador

Ambassador program’s mission is to teach students about victims' rights and help each victim understand and comprehend their rights throughout the criminal justice process.
This is a great opportunity to be a part of the fight for justice, to advance victims’ rights, and give you valuable experience in launching a new program, including organization/board leadership, fundraising, planning events, and awareness efforts.

Content Manager

Content creators will create and maintain a blog, social media, and monthly newsletter (Justice Journal), while providing a cohesive message across all our social platforms. If you are a talented writer and interested in learning more about victims’ rights, we need you!

Google AdWords & Analytics

Manage and create campaigns. Monitor account to ensure OCVJC complies with all the Grant stipulations. Continue to increase CTR. Stay on top of trends, words, and best practices.

Event Planning Committees

Committees will participate in planning our two signature events: Models of Justice and Rock ‘n Jock for Justice.
Models of Justice is an awards banquet that recognizes victims, advocates, justice officials, and others who go above and beyond in protecting victims' rights. Rock ‘n Jock for Justice is a concert and golf outing in the fall.
You can join a committee, help committee members, or volunteer the day of the event.

Executive Associate

An assistant will work closely with Cathy Harper Lee, Executive Director. The hours are flexible, but ideally you will be in the office 2-3 times a week during normal business hours. Some of the work can be done from home.

Please email ocvjc@ocvjc.org with your ideas or click on the opportunity in which you are interested.

Must be willing to complete a background check and over 18 years old to volunteer or intern.

We are open to creative and productive suggestions. If you do not see an opportunity but think your skills will benefit our organization or if you have a passion project, please email ocvjc@ocvjc.org with your ideas.

Thank you to all our volunteers

Our volunteers come to us from all across the state, country, and world! Our dynamic team comes together to help crime victims in Ohio and to spread the word about victims’ rights. We celebrate and appreciate each and everyone one of them.

Thank you so much for the time, effort, and skills you lend to OCVJC. We would not be able to do what we do without you!

Below are some photos of the fun times we were able to capture with our volunteers.

Summer interns2019

Carly, Pamela, Hanna, Sabitha, Allison

Barry

Barry, summer & fall intern

Thank you holiday party

In 2017, we threw a holiday party to thank everyone who has volunteered in the past few years. Thanks to board member, Jerry Rampelt, and his wife, Toby, for hosting such a lovely event.

Florida Volunteer

Diane, Salesforce volunteer, welcomed Chelsea and her husband, Rach, to her home state of Florida. It is always wonderful to meet our volunteers from across the country.

Meet Luther, the wolf

Kanchana and Chelsea have become great friends. They went and met a wolf together. Luther was very playful and tried to eat Kanchana’s purse.

A.L.I.C.E training

Thank you Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and SWAT for visiting our office and providing safety tips.

Silver Award

Joanne, an OCVJC volunteer, was nominated and won the Inspiring Volunteers Award presented by Medical Mutual of Ohio Senior Advisory Committee. Congratulations and thank you for all you do for victims of crime, Joanne.

Audrey in Japan

Audrey, volunteer advocate, is studying abroad in Japan. What a wonderful opportunity to learn about diverse cultures. OCVJC wishes her a safe and fun trip!

Models of Justice

Bridget, volunteer, & Chelsea, volunteer coordinator, are enjoying the evening that honors justice officials and survivors who are great Models of Justice.

Volunteer of the Year

Kanchana was awarded the volunteer of the year award at our Models of Justice awards celebration in 2019.

Bradley's internship

Bradley, a Columbus Foundation Fellow, worked diligently to improve the Toolkit. Thank you, Bradley, for your time and volunteering to finish the project.

Library event

Thank you, Anna and Shanie-Ann, for helping out at the Toolkit launch event.

Happy birthday Joanne

Joanne turned 80 years old in October 2018. Joanne is a retired attorney who volunteers with OCVJC to protect and enforce victims’ rights.

Michael & Jack

Thank you, Michael, for choosing OCVJC to intern with in 2017. Thank you, Jack, for your time and assistance. Jack has since moved to NY to pursue a law degree.

Leigh Anne's last day

Leigh Anne Newcomer was a third year law student at the Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law while at OCVJC. Leigh Anne assisted with the drafting of numerous trial and appellate court filings. Leigh Anne graduated at the top of her class and went on to become a judicial law clerk with the federal court in Ohio's southern district.