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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: Liz de la Torre, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 651-266-1000 | email: asksos@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!

Join SOS for our Spring 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 March 15th.

In person sessions will take place in St Paul and run from April 8th through April 19th.

Tuesday, April 8th: 6pm-9pm

Thursday, April 10th: 6pm-9pm

Saturday, April 12th: 9am-3pm

Tuesday, April 15th: 6pm-9pm

Thursday, April 17th: 6pm-9pm

Saturday, April 19th: 9am-3pm

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: Liz de la Torre, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 651-266-1281 | email: liz.delatorre@ramseycounty.us | visit: http://www.sosramsey.org/

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: Liz de la Torre, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 651-266-1281 | email: liz.delatorre@ramseycounty.us | visit: http://www.sosramsey.org/

More opportunities with Ramsey County SOS Sexual Violence Services

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

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
Community
Women
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

555 Cedar StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101

(44.95057,-93.09822)
 

SKILLS

  • Advocacy
  • Relationship Building
  • Crisis Counseling

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • After the training is completed, SOS asks volunteers to sign up for 2-4 on-call shifts per month.

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