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29 people are interested
Volunteer Advocate
ORGANIZATION: Ramsey County SOS Sexual Violence Services
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29 people are interested
Volunteer with SOS Sexual Violence Services
SOS Sexual Violence Services of Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health is seeking new volunteers to staff our 24-hour crisis line, provide medical advocacy at Ramsey County Hospitals, and facilitate support groups and trainings in the community. Our next 40 hour Volunteer Training is scheduled to begin in May. If interested, please complete the volunteer application and reach out with any questions:
Contact: Kristen Wickoda, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 651-262-3079 | email: kristen.wickoda@ramseycounty.us | visit: http://www.sosramsey.org/
*SOS compensates volunteers with a $25 stipend per on-call shift and $50 stipend per medical outreach
Join SOS for our upcoming 40-Hour Sexual Assault Advocacy Training!
This training will be run as a hybrid training, including pre-recorded sessions to be completed individually and live training sessions.
Pre-recorded content will include recorded training sessions, readings, and engagement quizzes. This content will be available to be completed starting on May 1st.
Live sessions begin on June 3rd and run through June 8th.
Monday, June 3rd: 6pm-9pm via Zoom
Tuesday, June 4th: 6pm-9pm at 90 Plato Boulevard W, St Paul, MN 55107
Wednesday, June 5th: 6pm-9pm via Zoom
Thursday, June 6th: 6pm-9pm at Regions Hospital, 640 Jackson Street, St Paul, MN 55101
Friday, June 7th: 6-9pm via Zoom
Saturday, June 8th: 9am-5pm at 90 Plato Boulevard W, St Paul, MN 55107
The 40-hour volunteer training meets state requirements to work or volunteer as a sexual assault advocate in Minnesota. This free and extensive training will cover foundational knowledge and skills regarding sexual violence including counseling skills, anti-oppressive frameworks, and legal advocacy.
Please complete the volunteer application and reach out with any questions!
Contact: Kristen Wickoda, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: 651-262-3079 | email: kristen.wickoda@ramseycounty.us | visit: http://www.sosramsey.org/
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About Ramsey County SOS Sexual Violence Services
Location:
555 Cedar St, Saint Paul, MN 55101, US
Mission Statement
The mission of SOS Sexual Violence Services of Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health is to dismantle systems of oppression to end sexual violence.
Description
SOS services are to be developed and progress in alignment with the lived experiences of sexual violence victims/survivors and by the most marginalized communities. SOS responds to the harm of sexual violence by providing:
- 24/7 Crisis intervention
- 24/7 Advocacy and support
- 24/7 Medical outreach and advocacy
- 24/7 Information and referral
- 24/7 Phone counseling
- Consultation
- Support groups for survivors and family
- Assistance with legal resources
- Trainings for professionals from a variety of field
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
555 Cedar StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101
DATE POSTED
March 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- After the 40 hour training, we ask volunteers to sign up for 2-4 shifts per month and to commit to volunteering with us for at least a year.