POSITION DESCRIPTION

Purpose:  To provide information to community and civic organizations about the issue of sexual assault.

 Major Responsibilities: 

·         Regard all information about services provided to individuals at STS as completely confidential

·         Present prepared materials on topics related to sexual assault to agreed upon agencies/ individuals

·         Represent Sexual Trauma Services and the various services provided by the agency in a comprehensive and professional manner

·         Keep accurate records and return evaluation forms within 24 hours of presentation

 Qualifications:

·         Tolerant and non-judgmental of others’ lifestyles and values

·         At least 18 years old

·         Reliable, dependable, and available during required times

·         Confident communicator and presenter

·         Must have reliable transportation

·         Self-confident about handling stressful situations

 Commitment:

·         Support the philosophies of Sexual Trauma Services and represent our agency and our cause with integrity

·         Regard all information about survivors as completely confidential

·         Successfully complete Speaker's Bureau training program

·         Attend volunteer in-service training meetings

·         Be prepared to provide at least two presentations a month

·         Be responsible for scheduling shifts

·         Remain with Sexual Trauma Services as a volunteer for at least one year

Benefits:

·         Furtherance of career goals

·         Enhances public speaking skills

·         Sense of accomplishment in knowing that you have helped others, your community, and an important cause

·         Meeting others and networking with other agencies

·         Sexual Trauma Services offers volunteers support through individual confidential debriefings