Volunteer with JTM
C.A.R.E. Team — Community Advocate Resource Education
Community Advocate Resource Education
JTM advocates for all victims of violence — human trafficking, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Our trained advocates walk alongside survivors, connecting them to safety, services, and long-term support.
What We Do
Advocacy for victims of violence
Initial training requires two in-person, three-hour sessions. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $40. Please note that a background check is required.
Human Trafficking
Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault
Where We Serve
Serving Walworth County and beyond
We are a collaboration of agencies and churches providing help and advocacy for all victims of violence. Our advocates are deployed to hospitals, advocacy centers, and correctional facilities throughout the region.
Aurora Lakeland Hospital
Elkhorn, WI
Burlington Memorial Hospital
Burlington, WI
Aurora Medical Center
Mt. Pleasant, WI
Aurora Medical Center
Kenosha, WI
Child Advocacy Center
Elkhorn, WI
Walworth County Jail
Elkhorn, WI
"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."Hebrews 13:2-3
Community Support
CARE Bags
We provide CARE Bags filled with toiletries that may meet just a basic need. The items are all donated by community members and organizations who care.
Thank you to the following organizations for their donations and their time in assembling the CARE bags:
- The JTM CARE Team
- Sierra Financial Services
- Rotary Club of Lake Geneva
- Sugar Creek Lutheran Church
- The Town Bank, Lake Geneva
- St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
- The United Way of Walworth County
- Advocate Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
- Rotary Club of Elkhorn
- Citizens Bank of Waukesha
- Calvary Community Church
Get Involved
Become a C.A.R.E. Team advocate
We provide additional training to continue to build skills monthly at no cost. Fill out the application, scan it, and email it to [email protected]. Pre-registration is required.
What to expect
Training & commitment
Two in-person sessions
Three hours each — thorough, practical, and community-focused.
Background check required
All advocates complete a standard background screening.
Monthly ongoing training
Continued skill-building at no additional cost.
Deployed to partner sites
Hospitals, advocacy centers, and correctional facilities in Walworth County.
International program
The C.A.R.E. mission extends to Kenya
16 community leaders in Nairobi formed ViBE — Vision Beyond Eyes — bringing this movement to an international stage.