FARMINGTON — SAVES in Farmington will begin weekly fall Sexual Assault Crisis Helpline advocacy training program in September. SAVES is looking for local volunteers who would like to give their time for a worthwhile cause.
Twice a year, SAVES in Farmington holds an open training for all those interested in becoming Rape Crisis Helpline advocates in the Franklin county area. The trainings will include a series of weekly sessions, as well as one Saturday sessions to work on helpline communication labs. Any potential advocates must be at least 18 years of age, and the training is free to any and all volunteering their time to the helpline.
SAVES advocates come from any and all places and walks of life. Students, professionals, males, females, are all welcome to attend the training. All we ask is that you enter the training with a compassionate heart, an open mind, a willingness to learn and a desire to have the chance to make a difference in both your own life and the lives of others. The SAVES advocacy training is geared towards giving all advocates specialized training in crisis intervention skills, legal and medical response to sexual violence information, all while having the convenience to go about daily tasks while on call with a mobile pager system. Advocates also have the opportunity to collect a small stipend for certain shifts while on call.
For UMF students of certain majors, credits may be available. For further information or an application for the program, contact SAVES by phone at 778-9522, by email at savesrcc@savesrapecrisis.org or visit the office at 227 Main St., Holman House second floor.
For nearly 30 years, SAVES has helped people in Franklin County recover from the trauma of sexual violence. Through educational programs designed to reshape common attitudes and beliefs that make sexual violence common, SAVES also works to prevent sexual violence.
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