VICTIM ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (BURLINGTON)

The Victim Assistance Volunteer Program in Burlington provides trained volunteers who offer emotional support and practical help to people who have experienced crime or traumatic incidents. Volunteers accompany victims through the reporting process, attend court appearances with them, and connect them with additional resources like counselling and financial assistance. The organization operates in the Greater Toronto Area and helps reduce the isolation and stress that often follows victimization. By pairing trained volunteers with victims, the program allows people to navigate a difficult system with someone who understands their needs and listens without judgment. The volunteers undergo extensive training in trauma-informed care and the criminal justice process so they can provide knowledgeable, compassionate support when it matters most.