Volunteer

Get involved - Make a difference!

Ready to get started?

Please take a look at our available opportunities and download the volunteer application linked below. Completed applications can be emailed to volunteer@savacenter.org or dropped off at either of our offices.

Questions?

Potential applicants may reach out to connect with SAVA’s volunteer coordinators by emailing volunteer@savacenter.org or by calling (970) 472-4204.

Volunteer Requirements:

Hotline and SART Mentor volunteers must be 18+

SuperWorld volunteers must be 16+

Opportunities are available in Larimer AND Weld counties

We're always looking for bilingual volunteers!

No prior experience necessary - We provide the training!

All volunteers must complete:

Volunteer of the Season

Please join us on recognizing Jaz as our Volunteer of the Summer Season for 2025!

Jaz is one of our newest hotline volunteers and ever since we met them in a social work presentation at CSU, their interest in our work and passion for survivors has been obvious. Jaz has been consistently reliable on the hotline and has been an incredibly safe person for hotline callers to speak to. They are a wonderfully warm and thoughtful person and this really shines through in all their interactions with staff, other volunteers, and callers!

We are very grateful for them and all the work they do to support survivors in our Northern Colorado community.

  • If I didn’t have to sleep, I would definitely find time for more projects! Currently I am working on building a music box, trying out making a mosaic, and writing some music for the piano. It feels like I never have enough time to fit in all of my creative endeavors.

  • My favorite thing about summer is when Fort Collins comes back to life. Between all the activities, live music, and nice weather it is hard to be bored! Morning walks with my dog get a lot easier when it isn't so cold, and having all the trees fully green certainly makes everything better. Colorado is a beautiful place to be in the summer.

  • My dog Kona, a 6-year-old boxer, always makes my day in little ways. She does all sorts of things that make me smile and laugh, as anyone who knows boxers knows they are a hoot! Good food and loud music also never fail to make my day better.

  • My current listen is Miley Cryus’ new album, but my playlist is super eclectic. I usually just go through my 71-hour playlist of liked songs, so I never know what might come up next!

Fun Facts About Our Volunteer

What do you enjoy most about volunteering at SAVA?

“My favorite part about volunteering with SAVA is knowing that anyone who needs the hotline can call at any time and be met with someone who cares. SAVA provides an amazing community service that can’t be understated. Knowing that I am a part of such an important cause brings me a level of purpose and inspires my future goals as a social work student.”

Types of Volunteers We Need

  • 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.

  • Booth Advocate/Special Events

    A Booth/Special events advocate completes up to 10 hours of training to represent SAVA in the community at booths and special events. Duties include anything from setting up/tearing down events, putting together and distributing SAVA materials, attending special events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, engaging with community members and more! An application, interview, and background check must be completed.

    Email volunteer@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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Internships

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

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