During these uncertain times, how can we help?
See below to access our COVID-19 Resource Hub, and to explore our growing directory of COVID-19-specific and virtual volunteering opportunities.
Looking for a meaningful experience and a way to give back?
Become a CA State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor (SAC) and support individuals impacted by sexual violence. We welcome people ages 18+ with all levels of life experience who are passionate about helping others heal from sexual violence. No prior experience is necessary.
Rape Trauma Services (RTS), is San Mateo County's only rape crisis center. We support our survivor community with volunteers like you!
Volunteers must reside in or near San Mateo County, CA and complete a comprehensive training through RTS.
With the limitations in place due to COVID-19, we are planning to hold the spring training virtually Tuesdays and Thursdays 6pm-9:30 pm and Saturdays 9 am-12:30 pm from March 9 to April 17.
After completing our training, volunteer Sexual Assault Counselors commit to 52 shifts/one year of service (a 6-12 hour shift per week), which includes:
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
1860 El Camino Real, Suite 406, Burlingame, CA 94010, US
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.
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.
We'll work with your schedule.
1860 El Camino RealSuite 406BurlingameBurlingame, CA 94010
February 17, 2021