A person may choose to be a volunteer sexual violence advocate for any number of reasons. Whatever the reason, sexual violence advocacy can be a highly rewarding experience for many people. As a volunteer advocate, you may find yourself called upon to serve victims and survivors who live in your community. You may be able to help survivors feel comfort and support during an exceedingly difficult time of their lives. If you are considering becoming a sexual violence advocate please send your resume to oc@stopsexualviolence.org and ec@stopsexualviolence.org

If your application is accepted, you will then be required to complete forty hours of sexual violence advocacy training before you can be called on for advocacy service. Our program thanks you for your dedication to the anti-sexual violence movement and your willingness to serve victims and survivors.

 

 

THE ADVOCATE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Volunteer advocates are an important component of our Sexual Assault Program of NSLC.

Advocates volunteer in the following ways:

• Crisis intervention
• One-on-one advocacy
• Group advocacy
• Systems advocacy
• Awareness education
• Professional training
• Community education and public speaking
• Fundraising
• Promoting awareness

 

To become a volunteer with the Sexual Assault Program of NSLC , the following requirements must be met:

• A written application must be filled out
• Participate in a pre-screening process
• Background Check compliant with State and Federal guidelines
• A minimum training of 40 hours must be completed (Training standards are set by the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault and our Agency and must be completed by each volunteer)
• A review and understanding of a Code of Ethics
• Post screening and evaluations
• Follow recommendations of Program (additional training if necessary)
• Meetings and contacts with Crime Victim Coordinator
• Continued ongoing education and refresher courses annually
• Comply with agency Best Practices and Standards

  

“In every community there is work to be done.

In every nation there are wounds to heal.

In every heart there is the power to do it.”