The Rape Crisis Center of Milford is now accepting applications for the upcoming training to be a certified sexual assault crisis advocate/counselor pursuant to CT State Statute 52-146(k). The 40-hour curriculum includes training and information on/in sexual assault/violence, crisis intervention and counseling, cultural competency, police processes, forensic evidence collection, mandated reporting, counselor/advocate procedures, court process & Connecticut Sexual Assault Statutes.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. You must be willing to sign a confidentiality agreement upon acceptance into the program. No previous counseling experience required.
Bi-lingual volunteers are strongly encouraged to apply!
Volunteers
are asked to pay a $50.00 fee to cover costs of all training materials.
The
RCC of Milford Volunteer Training run one to two days per week in the evening
beginning in the Fall 2018.
Trainings will be held on Monday’s and Wednesday’s from 5:30-8:30 PM.
The first night of training is scheduled for Wednesday
September 12th and is set to conclude on Wednesday November 7th.
For
additional information or volunteer applications please contact:
203-874-8712
(M-F 7:30 AM-5:00 PM) and ask to speak with or email
Melissa
Jennings, College Advocate - melissa@rapecrisiscenterofmilford.org
Stephanie Chandler, Adult Advocate- stephanie@rapecrisiscenterofmilford.org
Applications will not be accepted
after August 24, 2018
The interview process will begin
as soon as your application is received and reviewed.
When:from Wednesday, September 12, 2018 5:30 PM
thru Wednesday, November 7, 2018 8:30 PM