Sexual assault support centers receive calls from people with various needs, experiences, and concerns:
• Callers may be survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, child sexual abuse, and other types of sexual violence.
• People may call soon after the incident or years later.
• Some callers may have experienced sexual violence at several different points in their lives, or they may be experiencing it currently.
• Callers may be concerned others who are close to a survivor, such as family members, partners, or friends.
•They may be looking for information about sexual violence, for ways to support a survivor in their lives, or for emotional support for themselves.
•People may call wanting to know more about the warnings signs of child sexual abuse and how to protect a child in their life.
• Community members may call for information about sexual violence.
THE ROLE OF THE ADVOCATE
Be "On Call" for at least 3 shifts per month (there are 2 shifts per day 8am to 5pm or 5pm to 8am)
Return support line calls that come in during your shift
Accompany victims/survivors to the hospital for a forensic exam
Accompany victims/survivors to law enforcement interviews (when appropriate)
Report all contacts to Client Services Manager
Attend monthly supervision meetings.
Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of the work we do with and on behalf of individuals impacted by sexual violence, we require staff supervision and training for anyone who wishes to volunteer with our agency. Some requirements are: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to pass both criminal and DHHS background checks. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must sign a confidentiality agreement. Must successfully complete 40-hrs of mandatory training.
We will train you
Stipends may be available
Flexible scheduling
Take calls from home
The next training series starts Thursday, September 28th! Training will be held on Thursday afternoons, from 1pm-4pm at our Winthrop Administrative Office.
For more information, or to request a volunteer application, please contact Jenna at 377-1010 ext. 113 or via email at jenna.mccarthy@silentnomore.org
You could help make a huge difference in someone’s life!
