Volunteer
Since the first woman answered the Rape Crisis Line in 1973, the volunteers at the RVAP have been the heart and soul of the organization. Our volunteers are dedicated to making our community a safer and more supportive place.
The Rape Victim Advocacy Program is continually seeking motivated individuals who will volunteer their time, talents and skills.
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Advocate | Indirect Service | Advisory Board
Advocate
Advocates provide direct services through offering support, information and referrals on our 24-hour local and statewide crisis lines and/or by providing in-person medical advocacy and support for recent sexual assault victims/survivors. This year, volunteers and staff will respond to an estimated 650 new victims.Learn more...
Indirect Service
Rape Victim Advocacy Program volunteers are the backbone of the agency. Through community outreach and organizing, they combat the societal attitudes that tolerate sexual violence.
Here are some of the ways community members volunteer for RVAP providing indirect service:
- Educate youth and adults about sexual
- Conduct research and literature searches on specific projects
- Assist RVAP staff in setting up and staffing information tables
- Assisting with RVAP marketing needs
- Plan a fundraiser
- Write editorials
- Distribute posters and brochures
- Participate in a community event
- Assist with planning and execution of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
- Lend your expertise to train RVAP volunteers on related topics
- Start a local “White Ribbon” chapter
- Contact law makers regarding issues and legislation that impact sexual assault victims and the centers that offer services to sexual assault victims
- Assist with periodic displays of the “Clothesline Project”
- Update and maintain the RVAP library
- Apply to join the Advisory Board
Advisory Board
Advisory Board Members act in a variety of ways utilizing individual and collective experiences and skills to advance RVAP's Mission... Learn more...
