Volunteer at Sexual Assault Services
We are currently recruiting volunteers! Contact us today at (269) 245-3906 to learn more about available opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Victim Advocates are specially trained to provide crisis response and support after a sexual assault. Advocates respond to hospital emergency rooms, nurse examiner sites, and police departments to meet with survivors. They support survivors and their non-perpetrating support systems by offering crisis intervention, advocacy, information, and referrals. Advocates listen and believe survivors while respecting their rights and decisions throughout the healing process.
*Volunteer Victim Advocates provide services in Calhoun County only. Victim advocacy in Kalamazoo County is provided by the YWCA, and in Van Buren County by the Domestic Violence Coalition (DVC). Additional volunteer opportunities beyond victim advocacy may also be available.
- Be at least 18 years old
- Relate to survivors in a patient, empathic, and non-judgmental manner
- Interact with agency personnel and community members professionally
- Complete required background checks
- Complete 30 hours of sexual assault training prior to taking on-call shifts
- Commit to at least six months of service following training completion
- Be on-call for at least two shifts per month
- Be resourceful, self-motivated, dependable, and informed about sexual assault issues
- Have access to transportation
Bronson reserves the right to deny or discontinue volunteer participation as needed to ensure the safety and needs of our patients, staff, and community are met.
Ready to Volunteer?
Fill out the form below and a team member will contact you.
For More Information
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (269) 245-3906 .
