Sexual Assault Centre London has been part of the London community since 1975. Over the last 35 years the Centre has developed into a community leader in the fight to eliminate sexual violence against women and creating safe communities for all.


SACL believes that

“trained volunteers form the foundation of our organization and play a vital role in the delivery of services.”

We welcome you to join us if you:

• Are a feminist
• Are over 18 years of age
• Ability to make a minimum of a 1-year commitment
• Are committed to address sexual violence in the community
• Want a great learning opportunity
• Want to expand your knowledge and skill through a comprehensive volunteer training program
  

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

• 24-hour crisis & support line         • Community outreach events
• In person peer support                • Committees and Board of Directors
• advocacy and accompaniments     • Fundraising
• public education presentations      • Writing in the SACL Newsletter

Requirements:

1. 18 years of age or older.
2. Willing to get a current police check before completing training.
3. Act within the spirit of SACL's Vision/Mission/Principles.
4. Adhere to SACL's policies and procedures.
5. Maintain confidentiality as outlined in SACL's Confidentiality Policy.
6. Commit to the time requirements, including training.
7. Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to provide emotional support and information.
8. Attend training sessions.

Although prospective volunteers will complete an initial screening interview, training is an on-going screening process.

Some of the expectations include: *

1. Sexual Assault Centre London accepts all individuals as volunteers. Anyone who is interested is eligible to apply for a position. Current opportunities for male identified volunteers include: direct support for men on the crisis and support line, public education and outreach and fundraising.
2. We ask that you make a commitment to being a volunteer in the program for one year.
3. We ask that you work 3 shifts each month. You sign up for your shifts according to your availability.
4. Workers will attend monthly meetings to share information, to get support, to participate in on-going training and to participate in decision-making about the program's operation.

*Please contact us for a full list and information package


Training will include:

- gender-based, feminist analysis of violence against women
- anti-racism/anti-oppression education
- crisis/support skills development
- dynamics of and emotional impacts of adult & childhood sexual assault
- medical and legal processes
- working with suicidal callers
- reporting to a child welfare agency
- roles and responsibilities of a volunteer crisis/support worker
- policies and procedures
- role playing Diversity

As part of SACL's work against racism and other oppressions, we strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Volunteers who are, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQQ, from the trans community, racialized communities, differently abled are encouraged to apply.


The next training will begin in the Spring 2012.

Please contact sacl@sacl.ca to receive a Prospective Volunteer Information Form and more information.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Sexual Assault Centre London.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!