Volunteers play a critical role within our community! Volunteers help strengthen the mission of the Sexual Assault Program of NSLC to help empower victims and survivors of Sexual Violence! In order to become a volunteer a minimum of 40 Hours of Advocacy training is required. Training standards are set by the Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault and our agency. The training will occur, and a date will be set for training once we have enough volunteers who have submitted a written application. Hopefully training will be set up in the Fall of 2024.
Advocate volunteers can help with:
- Crisis Intervention
- One-on-one Counseling
- Group Advocacy
- Systems Advocacy
- Awareness Education
- Professional Training
- Community Education and Public Speaking
- Fundraising
- Promoting Awareness
To become a Volunteer with Northern St. Louis County's Sexual Assault Program, the following requirements must be met:
- A written Application must be filled out
- Participate in a Pre-Screening process
- Minimum of 40-hour Training (provided by the Sexual Assault Program of NSLC)
- A review and understanding of the Code of Ethics
- Post screening evaluations
- Follow recommendations of program (additional training if necessary)
- Meetings and contacts with Crime Victim Coordinator (Executive Director)
- Continued ongoing education and refresher courses annually
- Comply with agency Best Practice and Standards
