Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking Program Development Specialist (Volunteer)

The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Founded in 2025, the foundation operates nationally, focusing on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia. Key initiatives include:

• LoopConnect: A ride credit sponsorship platform providing free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities.
• LoopTalk: A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.
• LoopTroop: A rideshare partnership ensuring families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.

About the role

We are seeking a Volunteer Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking Program Development Specialist to help build a comprehensive program framework focused on survivor safety, stabilization, advocacy, referrals, and long-term support services. This individual will play a key role in shaping the organization's future response to survivors of violence, exploitation, and trafficking while ensuring services are trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and aligned with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Research best practices related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking services.
• Aid in developing program structure, policies, procedures, and service models.
• Identify community partners, shelters, advocacy organizations, and referral resources.
• Create intake processes, eligibility guidelines, and participant workflows.
• Develop safety planning and survivor support frameworks.
• Research grant opportunities and funding sources related to victim services.
• Develop training materials, resource guides, and operational recommendations.
• Participate in planning meetings and strategic discussions.
• Aid in program launch planning and long-term sustainability efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, victim services, social work, advocacy, behavioral health, crisis intervention, or related fields.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and survivor-centered service delivery.
• Strong research, writing, program development, and organizational skills.
• Experience in nonprofit, government, social services, or community-based programming preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Passion for helping vulnerable populations and building meaningful community programs.

Growth Opportunity

This volunteer role is designed as a leadership development opportunity with the intention of transitioning into a paid position following September 2026, subject to organizational growth, program implementation, funding availability, and performance. In addition to future employment opportunities, eligible team members may be considered for annual performance-based bonuses and leadership advancement opportunities as the program expands.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, brief statement of interest, and relevant experience working with survivors, victim services, social services, advocacy, program development, or related fields.