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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:
  • 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.

To become a volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Application to your right and email it to GEldridge@rsacil.com

We thank you in advance!
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • For Survivors >
      • Sexual Abuse Facts
      • What to Do
      • Coping Skills
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Newsletter
    • RSAC in the Media
    • Resources >
      • How to Help a Friend
      • Coping Skills >
        • Coping Skills- Adult
        • Coping Skills- Teens
        • Coping Skills- Children
      • For Teens >
        • Internet Safety Tips
      • For Caregivers >
        • Resource Book for Caregivers
        • Talking To Your Children
        • Social Media Safety
        • Coping Skills- Children
  • Services
    • Survivor Survey
    • Counseling Services
    • Crisis Intervention
    • Illinois Imagines
    • Medical & Legal Advocacy
    • Prevention Education
    • Professional Education
    • RAD Programs
    • Servicios en Español
  • Donate
    • Wish List
  • Events
    • Dispelling the Darkness
    • SAAM >
      • Teal Earrings
      • #SAAM2017
      • #SAAM2018
      • #SAAM2019
      • SAAM 2020
    • Golf Play Day >
      • #RSACGolfPlayDay2016
      • #RSACGolfPlayDay2017
      • #RSACGolfPlayDay2018
      • #RSACGolfPlayDay2019
    • RSAC 40th Anniversary Celebration
  • Contact