If you are at least 18 years old and think you’d like to become an advocate, please contact RRS to get an application and find out when the next training will take place. As Volunteer Advocate, you can:
- Accompany victims/survivors through medical examinations
- Accompany victims/survivors to law enforcement interviews and court appearances
- Offer help to survivors and their supporters by giving referral information for needed services such as mental health counseling, medical services and legal services
- Table at community events and provide valuable information to community members
- Assist in the planning and execution of RRS events, such as Sexual Assault Awareness Month events and our Annual Auction
Why Volunteer?
In their own words, this is why some of our advocates have become involved.
“I feel the victims of sexual assault do not get as much support as victims of other crimes, and that this is a way to give to these victims.”
“I have been touched by sexual violence personally in my life and know what it is like not having any support, so I thought this was a way for me to give to someone something I did not have in my experience.”
“I believe sexual violence is something we can prevent if more people knew how!”
In their own words, this is why some of our advocates have become involved.
“I feel the victims of sexual assault do not get as much support as victims of other crimes, and that this is a way to give to these victims.”
“I have been touched by sexual violence personally in my life and know what it is like not having any support, so I thought this was a way for me to give to someone something I did not have in my experience.”
“I believe sexual violence is something we can prevent if more people knew how!”
Call 1-800-310-0000 or email rrsinfo@penquis.org for more information!
