Volunteer Advocates help in different ways: they help reduce the trauma a survivor experiences from an attempted or completed sexual assault; they provide emotional support and information to survivors, family members and friends. Volunteer Advocates also provide information to help a survivor understand sexual assault, police procedures, the sexual assault examination, legal process, counseling opportunities and other service providers.

Volunteer Advocates provide 24-hour crisis hotline counseling and they accompany survivors of sexual assault to the hospital and provide information and support. Volunteer Advocates are responsible for keeping accurate records and submitting report forms to the STS office within 24 hours of shift. Volunteer Advocates must have access to reliable transportation.

Training: 24.5 hours of training is required and provided by STSM. The minimum age is 18 years old.

Our next Volunteer training is October 2008.

 Saturday October 4th (9:00a - 5:00p), Sunday October 5th (1:30p - 6:30p),

Saturday October 11th (9:00a - 5:00p), Sunday October 12th (1:30p - 6:30p)

MUST ATTEND ALL TRAINING DATES

There is an application process, please apply early.

application deadline: September 19, 2008

Commitment: A 1-year time commitment is required. Volunteer Advocates are required to be on-call for at least two shifts a month. Volunteer Advocates are also required to attend two 8- hour Continuing Education Training Sessions per year.

For more information:

-Advocate Position Description

-Frequently Asked Questions

Please call or email Lee Lafontant Patterson for more information or for a volunteer application! There is an application process, and an application deadline so please apply early!