Volunteer

Why Volunteer with SAOP?

Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting survivors, raising awareness, and strengthening our community. By volunteering with the Survivor Advocacy Outreach Program (SAOP), you can help provide critical services, educate the public, and advocate for lasting change.No prior experience is necessary. We provide all required training. Whether you have a few hours a week or can support a single event, your time and effort help make a difference.

Support
Survivors

Help provide trauma-informed services and advocacy.

Gain Valuable Experience

Learn about crisis response, nonprofit operations, and advocacy work.

Create Community Change

Assist with prevention education and outreach efforts.

Volunteer Opportunities

Crisis Hotline Advocate

  • Provide confidential support to survivors via our 24/7 crisis hotline.
  • Participate in state-required training before taking calls.
Community Outreach
  • Help staff resource tables at events, distribute materials, and educate the public.
  • Assist with awareness campaigns.
Prevention Education
  • Help facilitate educational programs.
  • Assist with presentations on healthy relationships, consent, and bystander intervention.
Administrative Support
  • Assist with data entry, organizing materials, and assembling survivor care kits.
  • Help coordinate special projects or fundraising initiatives.
Special Events & Fundraising
  • Support fundraising events, donation drives, and awareness initiatives.
  • Help with event setup, registration, and logistics.

How to Become a Volunteer

Complete the volunteer application form.
Attend a brief orientation session to learn about SAOP’s mission and volunteer roles.
Attend the 40-hour advocacy training, which provides in-depth education on trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, survivor advocacy, and SAOP’s policies and procedures. This training is required for direct service roles, including hotline advocacy and outreach support.

For questions about volunteering or upcoming opportunities, please reach out:

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Or Call Us at

(740) 591-4266

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