Volunteer
Volunteering at SAVA Center is a great way to get involved, gain experience, and give back to your community.
We offer a variety of volunteer roles for people who want to make an impact by serving survivors or working to end sexual violence. Our volunteers are the heart of SAVA Center - we greatly appreciate the passion, dedication, and skill that SAVA volunteers bring.
Volunteer Opportunities
Hotline Advocate
Hotline Volunteers provide advocacy to survivors of sexual violence and their family members, which includes answering the 24-hour hotline and forensic medical accompaniment. This position requires 40-hour hotline training (offered by SAVA Center), a background check, and evening/weekend availability. Hotline volunteers must sign up for shifts monthly, attend quarterly advocate meetings, and commit to volunteering for one year. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply! Hotline volunteers must be 18+.
SART Mentors
SART Mentors provide support to the SART (Sexual Assault Resource Team) Peers program. SART Mentors help answer questions, respond when students disclose sexual violence victimization, and provide feedback to peers to help develop their public speaking skills. This position requires mentor training, a background check, and a commitment to volunteering for one school year. SART Mentors must be 18+.
SuperWorld Volunteer
SuperWorld Volunteers assist with our summer-based prevention program for youth ages 6-12. SuperWorld Volunteers help facilitate games, activities, and discussion. This position requires training, a background check, and a commitment to volunteering on a weekly basis throughout the summer. SuperWorld volunteers must be 16+.
Outreach Volunteers
Outreach volunteers staff booths at community events, fairs, and fundraising events. This position requires booth training, a background check, and evening/weekend availability. Outreach Volunteers must be 18+.
How to Become a SAVA Center Volunteer
1. Submit a volunteer application
2. Participate in an interview
3. Complete a background check
4. Attend training required for role
Questions about volunteering or ready to sign up?
Email volunteer@savacenter.org or fill out the volunteer interest form.
Volunteer Interest Form
Have more questions about volunteering? Let us know!