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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i-site | Advocate | Indirect Service | Advisory Board
i-site
__i-site Peer Educator
RVAP’s peer education group i-site (Iowa Student Interactive Theatre Experience) addresses issues including sexual assault, stalking, partner violence, and consent in a fresh interactive way.
The group uses a variety of techniques, including audience participation and intervention in scenes, interactive games between educators and audience, and candid discussions between audience members. Our i-site educators facilitate dialogue between students and aid them in meaningful, authentic conversations. i-site's approach makes it easier and more fun for students to genuinely discuss uncomfortable issues like sexual assault and stalking.
Although i-site uses some theatrical techniques, there are a large variety of other valuable skills to be gained from participation in the group: public speaking, event planning, public relations, interpersonal communication, violence prevention, victim advocacy, and teamwork are just a few. Acting ability or theatrical inclinations are not necessary! Two hours of social work credit is available for the spring 2010 semester.
The time commitment for educators is approximately two hours each week, in addition to programs scheduled.
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This is a peer theatre group aimed at college students, therefore we ask that volunteers be between the ages of 18 and 25. i-site educators will be required to complete a brief RVAP training and screening.
For more information, contact Jamie Schlote at 335-6001 or theatre-rvap@uiowa.edu.
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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 victim/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
- 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...
