Volunteer Opportunities
Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc. recruits volunteers to provide advocacy for victims of sexual assault or abuse and their families. Volunteers play an important role in helping victims feel they are not alone and not to blame for the assault or abuse.
Our agency provides a 40 hour training session for all volunteers. The topics discussed will include, but are not limited to: basic advocacy techniques, the Illinois Criminal Sexual Assault Law, medical care of the victim, crisis intervention, child sexual abuse, and community resources. Volunteers providing advocacy play a crucial role in providing crisis intervention services to victims of assault or abuse.
Requirements for becoming an RSAC volunteer:
Fee for training class is $40 to cover materials. Scholarships are available.
Our agency provides a 40 hour training session for all volunteers. The topics discussed will include, but are not limited to: basic advocacy techniques, the Illinois Criminal Sexual Assault Law, medical care of the victim, crisis intervention, child sexual abuse, and community resources. Volunteers providing advocacy play a crucial role in providing crisis intervention services to victims of assault or abuse.
Requirements for becoming an RSAC volunteer:
- At least 18 years old
- Background check
- Available for on call two weekday evenings a month or one weekend day a month
- Have reliable transportation with insurance
- Have a phone
Fee for training class is $40 to cover materials. Scholarships are available.
***Next training starts October 14th!***
Saturday October 14th : 9am- 4pm @ RSAC
Monday October 16th : 6pm- 9pm @ RSAC
Monday October 23rd : 6pm- 9pm @ RSAC
Monday October 30th : 6pm- 9pm @ RSAC
Monday November 6th : 6pm- 9pm @ RSAC
Monday November 13th : 6pm- 9pm @ Swedish American
Saturday November 18th : 9am – 4pm @ RSAC
Monday October 16th : 6pm- 9pm @ RSAC
Monday October 23rd : 6pm- 9pm @ RSAC
Monday October 30th : 6pm- 9pm @ RSAC
Monday November 6th : 6pm- 9pm @ RSAC
Monday November 13th : 6pm- 9pm @ Swedish American
Saturday November 18th : 9am – 4pm @ RSAC
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To become a volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Application to your right and email it to SamThomasRSAC@yahoo.com.
We thank you in advance! |
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