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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 12 week 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. Please call 815-636-9811 for more information.
All volunteers must be:
- At least 18 years old
- Available for on call two weekday evenings a month or one weekend day a month
- Have reliable transportation
- Have a phone
In-Service Education
Rockford Sexual Assault Counseling, Inc., provides in-service training to hospitals, mental health centers, public health, nursing associations, police, schools and other professionals who serve sexual assault victims. These trainings are designed to provide professionals with a greater awareness and sensitivity to the issues of sexual assault and also to increase the technical skills required in their work with the victims.
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