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4 people are interested
SART Mentor-Loveland
ORGANIZATION: Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center
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4 people are interested
The SART (Student Advocate Resource Team) Peers program is a peer education program aimed to prevent sexual violence. We work with over 160 student leaders who have been accepted into competitive leadership and peer counseling programs in their high schools. After an extensive training in the fall, students give presentations in health, freshman seminar, and PE classes district-wide about sexual assault and sexual harassment.
SART in Loveland is looking for a diverse group of volunteer Mentors who are interested in supporting high school youth as they educate their peers about sexual violence. Mentors with some basic victim advocacy training/skills and a basic knowledge of issues related to gender and sexual violence are preferred (additional training will be provided).
Responsibilities include:
- Attend the initial 2.5-hour mentor training session
- Attend one high school all-day (8 AM to 4 PM) training in the
- Assist with training by facilitating small group discussions
- Attend at least 4 to 5 middle school presentations (60-90 minutes each) over the course of the academic year
- Attend at least 5 to 6 high school presentations (90 minutes each) over the course of the academic year
- Be a resource to and source of support for peer educators
- Provide constructive feedback to peers before and after presentations
- Be available during class presentations to: assist in answering questions, support students who may need to process information, connect students to services, etc.
- Complete documentation and maintain contact with program coordinator
Benefits include:
- Working with some of Loveland's brightest, most passionate and ambitious students!
- Empowering youth to become active "upstanders" in the prevention of violence in their community.
- Making connections with youth and professionals in the Loveland community.
Please contact the Prevention Education Coordinator, Giuliana Berry at (970) 775-2962 or email Giuliana@savacenter.org to find out more information and to get involved!
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About Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center
Location:
4812 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525, US
Mission Statement
The Sexual Assault Victim Advocate (SAVA) Center’s mission is to provide crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling for all those affected by sexual violence and provide prevention programs through community outreach and education. We envision a culture change that results in the end of sexual violence.
Description
SAVA began as a rape crisis hotline in 1976 under the Larimer Center for Mental Health and, in 2003, became an independent nonprofit agency. In October 2010, SAVA expanded its services to include neighboring Weld County. SAVA now serves as the only rape crisis center in Larimer and Weld Counties dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of sexual assault survivors. Each year, SAVA provides confidential support to over 700 victims of sexual assault and provides education to over 1,000 community members and 5,000 students. SAVA is a member of Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the Colorado Organization of Victim’s Assistance (COVA), and the Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA).
In addition to providing direct services to survivors, SAVA aims to reduce the incidence of sexual violence in our community through prevention education programming for youth. Our programs help youth ages 8-18 create safer spaces for themselves and others by addressing the root causes of sexual violence, promoting healthy relationships, and increasing social-activism and leadership skills.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1570 W. 1st streetLoveland, CO 80537
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Advocacy
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18