There are many ways to be involved with SARSSM's work, including short and long-term volunteer opportunities. See below for ways to get involved!

Volunteer

Online Helpline Volunteer Application

Online Admin Volunteer Application

For over forty years, volunteers have played a central role in helping SARSSM provide services to survivors of sexual violence. We would not be able to meet our mission without the efforts and compassion of our many wonderful volunteers. Please fill out the interest form at the bottom of this page for more information about our volunteer opportunities. Below you will find information about a few volunteer positions we always need!

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NEW ADVOCATE TRAINING DATES! GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN NOW! For this training, we will not be accepting applications past Monday, March 9th. Thank you!

Day 1  - Wed, Mar 11 5pm – 9pm
Day 2 - Thurs, Mar 12th 5pm – 9pm
Day 3 - Mon, Mar 16 5pm – 9pm
Day 4 - Wed, Mar 18 5pm – 9pm
Day 5 - Fri, Mar 20 5pm – 9pm
Day 6 - Wed, Mar 25 5pm – 9pm
Day 7 - Fri, Mar 27 5pm – 9pm
Day 8 - Sat, Mar 28 8am – 4pm

*Advocate Training typically takes about 30 - 32 hours in person, with 8 - 10 hours of "on your own time" work.

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helpline volunteer​

Click here to access the online helpline volunteer application!

Volunteer advocates are needed for SARSSM’s 24-hour Helpline serving York and Cumberland Counties. Volunteer advocates listen, provide emotional support, and offer resources. These volunteers also help survivors by accompanying them to the hospital or police station. Through this rewarding volunteer experience you can directly impact a person’s life in a positive way.  
 
Benefits include: 

• Volunteering right from your own home. Our answering services forwards calls directly to you 

• Shifts scheduled in advance, making it easy to work into your schedule and plan your volunteering 
• Meeting other volunteers dedicated to making a difference in their community 
• Using your experience as a volunteer advocate to build your resume or add to your professional career  

We Ask that Volunteer Advocates:

• Complete our agency’s comprehensive 40-hour advocate training program, “Help in Healing”
• Be at least 18 years of age 
• Take one shift per week (7-9 hours), including at least one weekend shift a month 
• Commit to serving as an advocate for at least a calendar year 

• Attend at least 8 advocate meetings annually to connect with fellow advocates and SARSSM staff and receive additional professional development 
• Sign a confidentiality statement and submit to a background check 
• Have reliable transportation​

special events volunteer

We have many community awareness and fundraising events throughout the year. These include events such as Take Back the Night programs, outreach tabling at community fairs, and our signature (and delicious!) fundraising event, the Chocolate Lovers’ Fling! Whether you have just a few hours a week to a few hours a year for volunteering, we have an opportunity for you!  ​

ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEER

Click here to access the online administrative volunteer application!

Volunteer Advocate: Expectations & Responsibilities
 Include but are not limited to the following:

• Be 18 years of age or older·
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Help the Program Manager of Advocate and Outreach Services with administrative tasks involving volunteer management (scheduling the helpline, volunteer recruitment, organizing documents, etc.)

*​This email form is for general contact with us. Email is not a safe or private way to talk to someone about sexual assault, harassment, or abuse. You can also send us a text at 1-800-871-7741 or a chat by clicking here. We can text or chat between 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. You can call us at 1-800-871-7741 anytime.