Volunteer

SAVA has a number of opportunities to apply your talents and interests to the work of ending sexual violence!

Are you looking for an opportunity to empower survivors of sexual assault? Do you have a unique talent to share? Do you love events and enjoy working behind the scenes?

We are thrilled to introduce our Caroline Crawley Volunteer of the Year for 2023, Sarah Drips! Sarah has been an amazing volunteer on the SAVA Center hotline for over two years. During her time, she has provided consistent and heartfelt advocacy to numerous survivors and their loved ones. She exemplifies the very best in our hotline volunteers and is always growing in her advocacy skills. We are also lucky to have Sarah represent SAVA Center at our various booths.

We are so thankful for all of our incredible volunteers, whether they’ve been volunteering for years, or are just about to take their first shifts. 2023 was a standout year for volunteers – we could not run the quality hotline we do with out them! In the nearly 30 years this hotline has existed, countless volunteers have put their hearts into supporting it. We would not be where we are now if it weren’t for their efforts, and it’s with great esteem that we honor one such volunteer this year. Thank you, Sarah!

Fun Facts About Our Volunteer

If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra time?

If I didn’t have to sleep, I would spend all my time crafting and making art.

If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you have a good chance at winning medal for?

I would say I’d be in the running for Ultimate Klutz or Speed Crochet.

What are some small things that make your day better?

A good HOT cup of coffee!

What's the best single day on the calendar?

Any day, as long as I get to hang out with my niece and nephew!

What do you enjoy most about volunteering at SAVA?

“There are so many things I enjoy about volunteering at SAVA – the people you get to meet who support you, the people you interact with who trust you with their stories, the events I’ve gotten to go “booth” at, the nights where you wake up and no one has called at all.  I think I enjoy and appreciate every experience I have had within my time volunteering here because each shift and event is different.​”

 

Are you interested in volunteering?

 

  1. Volunteers are asked to download and complete the Volunteer Application.
  2. Then, send us your completed application so we can review:
    1. For internships, email the application to cathryn@savacenter.org.
    2. For clinical internships, email the application to maya@savacenter.org. There are currently no available clinical internship positions available until Fall 2023.
    3. For volunteer positions, email the application to volunteer@savacenter.org.
  3. We will review your application and reach out with more information to set up an interview.

If you’re applying to be a hotline volunteer, you will complete a 40-hour sexual assault victim advocate training with 10-15 other volunteers over the course of four weeks. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn survivor centered and trauma informed work, and equip you with the right tools to feel confident in your role. Other volunteers will train with one of SAVA’s professional staff members and start right away!

We can never have too many bilingual volunteers! If you speak multiple languages, we would be thrilled to find a place for you at SAVA!

 

Help us make a difference!

Are you ready to make an impact on your community? Start by downloading a volunteer application today.

Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

Here are some of the many volunteer and internship opportunities available at SAVA. Don’t see something you are interested in? Reach out to us to see what other opportunities might be available.

Special Events

Special events span anything from setting and cleaning up after an event, putting together and distributing SAVA materials, attending special events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and more! As events arise, we will reach out via email to see who is available to volunteer. There is no application or interview required to be an event volunteer.

Email sarah@savacenter.org to sign up!

Bilingual Advocate

Bilingual Advocates provide support and outreach to people in the Latinx communities in Larimer and Weld Counties. They provide advocacy and crisis intervention for monolingual Spanish-speakers who have been impacted by sexual assault while also connecting them with appropriate resources. Bilingual Advocates also have the opportunity to help the Bilingual Victim Services Coordinators in preparing and completing presentations and workshops as well as running Spanish-speaking groups and translating any needed materials. Because the Latinx and Spanish-speaking communities are highly underserved, we need bilingual advocates to help us reach those who need our services and decrease the barriers they face when seeking services. An application, interview, and background check must be completed.

Internships

Internships are available for undergraduate and graduate students. An application, interview, and background check must be completed.

Front Desk Attendant

Volunteers are needed to staff the front desk at our office to greet clients with a friendly smile, direct visitors to the appropriate staff member for meetings, and help with small office projects when available. This position is great if you have homework, a book, or hobby to work on while at the office. An application, interview, and background check must be completed.

Email sarah@savacenter.org to sign up!

SuperWorld Volunteer

During the summer months, our prevention team facilitates groups with 8 to 12-year-olds in an empowerment program that focuses on healthy living. Volunteers act as mentors to help facilitate activities and group discussions around healthy body image, setting and respecting boundaries, and consent through age appropriate curriculum. The program concludes with a field day that brings together all SuperWorld groups, mentors, and staff. If you’re interested in becoming a SuperWorld Mentor, email  Hope@savacenter.org. An application, interview, and background check must be completed.

Hotline Advocate

Volunteers complete a 40-hour training to answer calls on our 24-hour rape crisis hotline and respond in person at the hospital to support survivors and provide appropriate referrals. Advocates are required to pass a background check, take three shifts per month, attend quarterly advocate meetings, and commit at least one year to the program. Hotline volunteers can also help staff booths at community events and assist in other outreach efforts. An application, interview, and background check must be completed.

SART Mentor

During the school year, the SART (Sexual Assault Response Team) program in high schools trains juniors and seniors to present to freshmen and sophomores as well as middle school students about how to prevent sexual violence in their schools and communities. Adult mentors attend the presentations to assist with questions that arise, address any disclosures, and support students who may experience triggers during the presentation. An application, interview, and background check must be completed.

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