Volunteer

Be A Volunteer with Center for Hope & Healing (CHH)

CHH is dedicated to the healing and empowerment of survivors of rape and sexual assault through counseling, advocacy and education. When you become a volunteer at CHH, you take an active role in helping achieve that promise. Our diverse group of volunteers come from all levels of experience and walks of life; yet they share our commitment to supporting survivors, empowering communities, and ending sexual violence.

As a volunteer at CHH, you will:

Make a difference in the lives of sexual violence survivors and their families.
Join a community of women and men working to end violence.
Deepen your understanding of sexual violence and what it takes to prevent it.
Help strengthen your school, workplace, or community.
Gain experience that can help you with or guide you to a career dedicated to helping others.

Volunteer Positions

There are many ways to volunteer with CHH, from direct services positions to one-time events that require little or no training.

Hotline Volunteer/Medical Advocate
- CHH is looking for hotline volunteers to staff our 24-hour crisis hotline. Volunteers will speak to survivors of sexual violence, significant others and professionals to offer support and resources. Volunteers may also train to be medical advocates to support survivors in the hospital after a sexual assault. Hotline and Medical Advocate Volunteers must..
  - be 18 years or older – no experience necessary
  - have a desire to support survivors of sexual violence
  - have the ability to make a one-year commitment as a volunteer
  - fill out and return volunteer application and complete an interview at our office
  - pass Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) – criminal background check
  - complete 40 hour training for certification as a rape crisis counselor
  - successfully complete role-plays with counseling department staff
- Hotline Volunteer – Responsibilities
  - take 2 shifts per month
  - take calls from a personal phone (home or mobile) that are transferred from an answering service
  - report all calls within one business day to staff of CHH
  - attend one hour of group supervision per month
  - attend six hours of in-service training per year
- Medical Advocate - Responsibilities
  - Support survivor and friends and family in the hospital during medical exams and evidence collection.
  - take 2 shifts per month
  - report all advocacy visits within one business day to staff of CHH.
  - attend one hour of group supervision per month.
  - attend six hours of in-service training per year.
Event Support
- Each year CHH holds a large fundraising event. Volunteers help with outreach, ticket sales, publicity, sponsor solicitations, and more.
Events on Behalf of CHH
- Create your own event – from a house party to a pledge event. Contact us for more information.
Fundraising Support
- Help with office administration and event production and promotion
Development Committee
- Helps develop long-term strategies to meet revenue needs to support our activities and solicit donations through individual giving, corporate and foundation support and events.