Advocate for survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones on our 24-hour hotline

Details
Dates Volunteer is Needed: 
Flexible
Number of Volunteers Needed: 
20
Description of the Volunteer Opportunity: 

Volunteers are required to complete a 40 hour training over the course of two weekends. After successful completion of the training, volunteers provide emotional support, referrals and information to survivors of sexual assault, as well as their families and loved ones, on the 24 hour hotline. All calls are dispatched to the volunteers' home or cell phone, and personal contact information is completely confidential. The volunteers must also attend quarterly meetings in order to discuss questions, refresh skills and knowledge, and touch base with the agency and staff.

Areas of Interest: 
Advocacy and Human Rights
Great for: 
Adults
55+
Who Will Be Impacted Through This Project: 

Survivors of sexual assault, their families, and loved ones

Is This an Ongoing Opportunity?: 
Yes
Minimum Age of Volunteers: 
18
Nonprofit Will Provide: 

The 40 hour training will include a couple of meals, snacks, a resource guide, and some tokens of appreciation. There is an annual Volunteer Appreciation event that takes place in the Spring, and quarterly meetings will have snacks and guest speakers from other agencies.

Additional Requirements: 

Volunteers must: be stable enough to support someone who is in crisis, have the desire and ability to work with individuals and groups of varying backgrounds, give information and referrals that coincide with the beliefs of a pro-choice agency, have access to a phone, and make a minimum 6 month commitment.

Last Updated: Jun 13 2025
Address of Project Site
9741 Candelaria Rd. NE
Albuquerque
New Mexico
87112
Contact Info
Phone: 
(505) 291-3564

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