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Volunteer Advocate for Sexual Assault Survivors

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ORGANIZATION: Sexual Assault Resource Center

  • 80 people are interested
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Looking to get involved in the community, make a positive impact toward ending sexual violence, and gain direct service skills? The Sexual Assault Resource Center is seeking highly dedicated individuals interested in providing in-person and over the phone support to survivors of sexual assault and exploitation in Washington and Multnomah Counties.

Volunteer advocates are often the first line of contact for individuals seeking emotional support, information, resources, and medical and legal advocacy around sexual assault in Washington County. Advocates provide these confidential services through in-person response to safe locations such as hospitals, police departments and schools

Accepted applicants will gain advanced training around the dynamics of sexual assault and the commercial sexual exploitation of children in our community. Help be a part of the solution while gaining invaluable professional and personal development!

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About Sexual Assault Resource Center

Location:

4900 SW Griffith St., Suite 100, Beaverton, OR 97005, US

Mission Statement

To promote social justice by eliminating sexual violence in our community through education, support, and advocacy.

Description

SARC's mission is to promote social justice by eliminating sexual violence in our community through education, support, and advocacy. SARC exists as a charitable non-profit with the following services: 24/7 response to survivors of sexual assault either over the phone or in person, free counseling and support groups in both English and Spanish through our Alder program, case management, and sexual assault prevention and education in local schools and across Washington County.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Crisis Support
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Crisis Support

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

735 Southwest 158th AvenueBeaverton, OR 97006

(45.51407,-122.84105)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • English
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Spanish
  • Advocacy

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Varies, but 2-3 shifts a month on-call that are 8-12 hours; actual volunteer time will usually be 0-4 hours per shift/commitment of 1 year after training is requested.
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation required for some shifts.

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