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).
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)
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Must have reliable transportation
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18 years of age or older
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NO counseling experience required! Just a listening ear and a commitment to our mission
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Sign a year-long commitment for 2 shifts per month
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
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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.
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Training is held Tuesday and Thursday nights in the Fall until the 40 hours are reached.
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There is a $50 fee for all training and volunteer materials.
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Training topics include:
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Sexual assault definitions, myths, and facts
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Crisis intervention techniques
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Sexual Harassment
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Child sexual assault
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Domestic violence
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Diverse populations
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Counseling
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Suicide
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Police investigations
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Forensic evidence collection
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Hospital accompaniment and medical procedures
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Counselor/ advocate procedures
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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)
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Volunteer 2 shifts per month unless otherwise discussed with the Volunteer Coordinator. Shift times are as follows:
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Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-7:30am
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Friday 5:00pm – 8:00am
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Weekends and Holidays: 8:00am-8:00pm or 8:00pm-8:00am
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Respond in a timely manner to any police stations or hospitals in our catchment area to provide advocacy
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Maintain confidentiality and abide by all other Rape Crisis Center of Milford policies
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Attend monthly volunteer meetings for case discussion, training, and other important information
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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 2021!