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ORGANIZATION: Ramsey County SOS Sexual Violence Services

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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

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

WHEN

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WHERE

555 Cedar StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101

(44.950706,-93.098305)
 

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.

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