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Contact Us/Links
203 3rd Street
International Falls, MN 56649
218-283-9334 / 877-283-9334
24-hour crisis line
www.thesunrisecenterifmn.com
We team with:
| The Resource Center, our satellite office, Baudette, MN MN Coalition Against Sexual Abuse (MNCASA) National Sexual Assault Hotline MN Coalition for Battered Women Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network Stop It, Now! Minnesota End Violence Against Women |
1-800-799-SAFE or 218-634-3233 1-800-964-8847 or 651-209-9993 1-800-656-HOPE 1-866-223-1111 1-800-656-HOPE 1-888-PREVENT 1-800-789-SAFE (7233) |
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
A Voice In The Dark Can Make A Difference
YOU Can be That Voice!
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Sexual Assault Advocates WANTED
Day, Evening and Weekend Positions Available!
Work from home, phones provided for most positions!
Crisis Line Coverage Advocate Medical Advocate
Law Enforcement Advocate Courtroom Advocate
(Can include one or all areas listed)
QUALIFICATIONS: Volunteers are recommended to be at least 18 years of age, male or female; must have good listening and communication skills; must be sensitive to other’s feelings and be concerned about ending sexual violence; must have good transportation and working phone; and they must submit to a background check.
ADVOCATE TRAINING:
Advocate instruction consists of 40 hours of training provided at no charge to you. Training sessions may include reading training manual, other material; listening to speakers, watching video and listening to current advocates speak about their experiences; and going to educational presentations. You will learn the history of sexual violence, statistics, community resources, sexual contact laws, and much more! Training times are flexible depending on schedule of trainees.
ADVOCATE MINIMUM COMMITMENT: WE ASK FOR A ONE YEAR COMMITMENT
Your schedule can be as flexible as you and the coordinator agree upon. If you want to help others, we can work together to utilize your talents.
SELECTION:
ALL potential volunteers must submit an application; go through at least one interview, a criminal/background check, and a reference check.
203 3rd Street ~ International Falls, MN
www.thesunrisecenterifmn.com
218-283-9334 /877-283-9334 –24Hr. Crisis Line
OTHER VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
FUNDRAISING:
We need volunteers to help with current fundraising projects and creation of new ideas. Various duties available.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION:
(At Health Fairs, County Fairs, Schools, Conferences & Organizations) Speakers - *Educational Presentations *Survivor Stories Informational Booths
BOARD MEMBERS:
Board members are an important part of the program. The Board should reflect the people we serve. The Board meets monthly.
1. Making a difference in someone’s life 2. Learn new skills
3. Meeting new people and getting to know the
services in your community
4. Helping change attitudes and behaviors that
permit sexual violence to continue
5. Making your community a safer place to live
- Winston Churchill
