VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Volunteer with SARC

Volunteers help strengthen SARC’s mission by contributing their time, skills, and expertise to support survivors and build a community free from sexual violence. Depending on organizational needs, volunteers may assist with outreach, special events, fundraising, administrative projects, office support, and other activities that help sustain SARC’s work.

Because direct survivor advocacy requires extensive training, supervision, and ongoing support, SARC primarily utilizes employee On-Call Advocates to provide 24-hour advocacy and support services.

Opportunities for volunteers to train as On-Call Advocates may occasionally be available when organizational need and capacity allows.

See below for current organizational volunteer opportunities. Or, email Volunteer@sarcoregon.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

Current Area of High Need

SARC is especially interested in connecting with community members who have professional expertise or specialized talents that can support survivor healing, wellness, and connection.

We welcome inquiries from Oregon-based licensed therapists with experience working with people who have experienced sexual trauma, peer-led group/circle facilitators, artists, wellness educators, movement-based instructors who may be interested in offering classes, workshops, or groups that promote healing, resilience, and overall well-being, and more!

Examples of high-need/interest for SARC community may include art-based programming, mindfulness practices, yoga or movement classes, creative expression workshops, life skills education, financial wellness, nutrition, self-care, and other educational opportunities that support survivors in their healing journeys.

Please note: Volunteers serving in these roles must still complete SARC’s certification and background check requirements before working directly with survivors.

Internships & College Field Placements

SARC no longer offers internships or field placements for counseling, clinical mental health, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or other psychotherapy-focused programs that require clinical supervision.

SARC offers internship and college field placement opportunities on a limited basis, depending on organizational needs, available projects, supervision capacity, and the educational requirements of the student’s academic program. To ensure a meaningful experience for both the student and SARC, placements must be a minimum of two academic semesters or one full academic year.

Potential internship opportunities may be available in areas such as public health, social work, nonprofit management and leadership, fundraising and development, communications, marketing, community engagement, volunteer management, operations, and education and training initiatives.

Students participating in SARC’s Education & Training Program may assist with community outreach, public education, professional training, awareness campaigns, resource development, and other projects that help increase community knowledge about sexual violence, survivor support, and the social conditions that contribute to violence. Depending on organizational needs, students may also support program development, evaluation, data collection, community partnerships, fundraising efforts, communications, and other nonprofit operations.

All placements are contingent upon SARC’s ability to meet the supervision requirements established by the student’s educational institution.

Contact volunteer@sarcoregon.org for further information or so inquire about an internship opportunity.

All background check requirements, 40+ Hour Core Advocacy Training, and volunteer application and interview processes apply.

Or Email your question/interest:

(Please allow 7-10 days for response)

volunteer@sarcoregon.org

Other Ways To Get Involved In The Movement To End Sexual Violence:

  • Host an event or club to raise money for SARC
  • Offer any specialized skills or expertise you have to SARC
  • Follow and engage with us on social media to spread the word about what SARC does
  • Promote and attend our events