WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Do you want to be a front line advocate working with victims, families, police, hospitals, and court? The Rape Crisis Center of Milford offers training for state-certified sexual assault crisis counselors as defined in CT General Statute 52-146(k).​

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Requirements:

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• Volunteers must reside within 30 minutes of each hospital or police department in RCC's catchment area. (Milford, Ansonia, Derby, Orange, Shelton, Seymour, & West Haven)

• Must have reliable transportation

• 18 years of age or older

• NO counseling experience required! Just a listening ear and a commitment to our mission

• Sign a year-long commitment for 2 shifts per month

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Training:

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• The Rape Crisis Center begins accepting applications every Summer. After each application is received, an interview is conducted with the Volunteer Coordinator or another member of the staff

• If you are accepted into the program, you are required to attend 40 hours of training designated under the statute in order to be certified as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor in the state of CT.

• Training is held Tuesday and Thursday nights in the Fall until the 40 hours are reached.

• There is a $50 fee for all training and volunteer materials.

• Training topics include:

  • Sexual assault definitions, myths, and facts

  • Crisis intervention techniques

  • Sexual Harassment

  • Child sexual assault

  • Domestic violence

  • Diverse populations

  • Counseling

  • Suicide

  • Police investigations

  • Forensic evidence collection

  • Hospital accompaniment and medical procedures

  • Counselor/ advocate procedures

  • Court process and the law

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Responsibilities:

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• Cover 24-7, free and confidential hotline during non-office hours (remote)

• Volunteer 2 shifts per month unless otherwise discussed with the Volunteer Coordinator. Shift times are as follows:

  • Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-7:30am

  • Friday 5:00pm – 8:00am

  • Weekends and Holidays: 8:00am-8:00pm or 8:00pm-8:00am

• Respond in a timely manner to any police stations or hospitals in our catchment area to provide advocacy

• Maintain confidentiality and abide by all other Rape Crisis Center of Milford policies

• Attend monthly volunteer meetings for case discussion, training, and other important information

• Maintain proper documentation for clients and discuss with staff appropriately

 

Are you ready to make a difference? Please contact Stephanie at 203-874-8712 or click the button below to e-mail and be put on the contact list for 2024!