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Make a Difference by Volunteering as a Sexual Assault Counselor!

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ORGANIZATION: Rape Trauma Services

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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.
Next training will be in Summer 2022, May 31st to July 23rd. After the Summer session, we will have our Fall session, dates are TBD.
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:

      • taking calls on the RTS crisis line
      • meeting with survivors to provide support and advocacy post assault and when reporting (dependent on county guidelines regarding COVID)
      • engaging in community outreach
Volunteers receive on-going support, mentoring and education/training.

This is a great opportunity to give back to your community while learning new skills! Read about some of our volunteers' experiences: https:// greatnonprofits.org/reviews/ rape-trauma-services/role:1

Please visit our website to register to attend an Info Session and/or to complete an application: https://www.rapetraumaservices.org/how-to-help/volunteer/becoming-a-sac.html If you have questions, email volunteer@rapetraumaservices.org

We will reach out to you to schedule an interview once your application is received. We look forward to hearing from you!

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

Advocacy & Human Rights
Crisis Support
Women
Advocacy & Human Rights, Crisis Support, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1860 El Camino RealSuite 406BurlingameBurlingame, CA 94010

DATE POSTED

August 5, 2022

SKILLS

  • Data Entry
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Advocacy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • After completing our training, volunteer Sexual Assault Counselors commit to 52 shifts/~one year of service (a 6-12 hour shift per week).
  • Volunteers must have reliable transportation and access to a phone during their shifts.

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