Support Survivors of Sexual Assault

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QUICK OVERVIEW

Are you committed to eliminating sexual violence in our community? Want to be a part of a team that supports sexual assault survivors through a 24-hour crisis hotline and hospital accompaniment? The YWCA Greater Los Angeles needs YOUR help!

MISSION

YWCA Greater Los Angeles Sexual Assault Crisis Services provides comprehensive services to survivors of sexual assault 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We need the assistance of volunteers like YOU to continue providing these much-needed services in the Greater Los Angeles area.

IMPACT

This is your chance to join the movement and become a Certified Sexual Assault Volunteer Advocate to help provide support to sexual assault survivors.

VOLUNTEER ROLES & RESPONSIBILIITES

Volunteers will assist with the intake of calls from our 24-hour crisis hotline and provide accompaniments as victim advocates to survivors of sexual assault treated at one of our SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) hospitals. Volunteer Advocates also assist in educating the community about the emerging issue of sexual violence and are ambassadors of the YWCA GLA Sexual Assault Crisis Services.

Answer incoming crisis hotline calls.

Provide accompaniments as victim advocates to survivors of sexual assault treated at one of our SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) hospitals.

Document calls and submit documentation.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age or older

Mandatory attendance at all training sessions (56.5 hours) to successfully become a certified Sexual Assault Victim Advocate

Monthly sign-ups for Volunteer Service

Attend monthly in-service (continuing education) meetings.

SIGN UP

Please note, this opportunity is managed by our partner, YWCA Great Los Angeles. To sign up, please select the sign-up button below. For questions or concerns, contact the opportunity coordinator.

All volunteers participating in this volunteer opportunity should adhere to the health and safety guidelines outlined here: https://volunteer.laworks.com/health-and-safety.