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Fall Sexual Assault Counselor Training
ORGANIZATION: Rape Trauma Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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Become a Volunteer Sexual Assault Counselor & Advocate!
Have you been feeling like you need to act on behalf of yourself, or survivors? Turn your frustration into advocacy! Join the community working to end Sexual Assault in San Mateo County!
Training starts Fall 2018
October 23rd-December 8th (no class Thanksgiving week)
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm-9:30pm
Saturdays 9:30am-3:30pm
Be part of the movement to end sexual violence!
Support Survivors heal from Trauma
Bilingual/Bicultural volunteers are encouraged to apply!
Working with survivors of trauma from sexual abuse/assault can be deeply fulfilling and meaningful!
Volunteer Counselors:
Provide support counseling on a 24-hour crisis line
Provide support counseling at San Mateo Medical
Center post-assault medical exams and forensic interviews
Accompany survivors of abuse/assault to police interviews, court, etc.
Play a key role in the healing process of survivors
Gain meaningful experience in human relations and social change
Learn essential skills and information in a comprehensive training (CA state certification as a Sexual Assault Counselor)
Join a team of caring staff, interns, and volunteers dedicated to supporting survivors and ending cycles of violence
Qualifications:
Must be 18 years-old or older
Have access to a private phone and transportation
Submit fingerprints for sexual misconduct screening
Be able to adhere to strict rules of confidentiality
Be empathetic, respectful and non-judgmental
Be able to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
Be able to adhere to agency's philosophy, protocols, procedures, and policies
Particularly desired, but not required skills include fluency in languages other than English (i.e. Spanish, Tagalog, American Sign Language, etc.)
Please visit our website for more information about applying -
http://www.rapetraumaservices.org/how-to-help/volunteer/becoming-a-sac.html
More opportunities with Rape Trauma Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Rape Trauma Services
Location:
1860 El Camino Real, Suite 406, Burlingame, CA 94010, US
Mission Statement
Rape Trauma Services of San Mateo County strives to eliminate all forms of violence, with a special focus on sexual assault and abuse. Informed by our understanding of traumatic experiences and cycles of violence, we facilitate healing and the prevention of violence through the provision of counseling, advocacy and education. We promote and adopt policies, practices and social values rooted in fairness, equity, and inclusiveness.
Description
Rape Trauma Services (RTS) was founded in 1995 to address the unmet need in San Mateo County for comprehensive services for survivors of sexual violence and other forms of abuse.
Prior to 1995, rape counseling was a one-person program of the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Center of San Mateo County. Today, RTS is the only organization in San Mateo County providing comprehensive sexual assault services for survivors and their loved ones while working in the community to prevent sexual assault, end cycles of violence, and educate residents and providers about sexual violence and other kinds of abuse.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1860 El Camino Real406Burlingame, CA 94010
DATE POSTED
October 11, 2018
SKILLS
- Crisis Intervention
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Relationship Building
- Crisis Counseling
- Social Work
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least one year