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BECOME A VOLUNTEER

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​

​Volunteers MUST:

  • Reside within 30 minutes of each hospital and police department in RCCM's catchment area. (Milford, Ansonia, Derby, Orange, Shelton, Seymour, & West Haven)

  • Have reliable transportation

  • Be 18 years of age or older

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

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

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Training​​

The Rape Crisis Center accepts applications for volunteers YEAR ROUND! If you are accepted into the program, you are required to complete 40 hours of training designated under the statute in order to be certified as a Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor in the state of CT. There is a $50 fee for all training and volunteer materials.

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  • The self-paced option is hosted online through Coursify, a platform for education and training.

  • The in-person course is hosted annually each Fall on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Please let RCCM know if you’d like to be placed on the contact list for the in-person class.

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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:​

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

  • Volunteer two shifts per month unless otherwise discussed with the Volunteer Coordinator. Shift times:

    • Monday-Thursday 5:00pm - 7:30am

    • Friday 5:00pm - 8:00am

    • Weekends and Holidays: 8:00am - 8:00pm and/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​

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

With any questions or interest, please reach out to: Stephanie, Director of Victim Services - stephanie@rapecrisiscenterofmilford.org (203) 874-8712 OR, fill out the form below!

MAKE A DONATION

The Rape Crisis Center of Milford always appreciates the generosity and involvement of people like you, with every contribution going towards making Rape Crisis Center of Milford an even better nonprofit organization than it already is. Your donation will go towards volunteer training so that we can respond to survivors calls and needs at the hospitals and police departments, clothing for survivors that have gone through the forensic examination kit, as well as the various events that we put on through out the year to raise awareness about sexual assault and what survivors may go through.​​

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Your support is invaluable!

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INTERESTED IN INTERNING?

We ask that all interns complete our Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor Certification/Training, and commit to participating in our volunteer program (details above). Once certified, we ensure that our interns get as much experience as possible in all aspects of our agency, including accompanying victims to hospitals, police departments, and court. Interns also receive direct experience answering our hotline, assisting in facilitating support groups, and participating in our community education and prevention program for K-12th grade students. 

 

With any questions or interest, please reach out to:

Stephanie, Director of Victim Services - stephanie@rapecrisiscenterofmilford.org (203) 874-8712​​

 *Internships are full for Fall 2025*   

Now accepting Winter and Spring 2026 Intern Applications!​

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