Idealist logoidealist
Find a Job
Search
JobsInternshipsOrganizations
Resources
Nonprofit Salary Explorer
Crowdsourced compensation data in the nonprofit sector. Insights for job seekers and employers.
Career Advice
Informative and practical resources to help guide you throughout your social-impact career.
Take Action
Search
VolunteerAttend an Event
Resources
Join the Idealist Action Incubator
Connect with a member of our team for one-on-one sessions where you’ll collaboratively develop your action plan.
Try a Recipe for Action
A curated collection of actionable ideas for creating change.
Post on Idealist
Post
Post a ListingAdd your OrganizationAdd your Community Group
Resources
Employer Resources
Tools and advice to help you achieve your hiring and retention goals.
Help Desk
We’re here to help you with any and all of your idealist.org questions!
Donate
Log InSign Up

Search

Popular searches

Board member
Data analyst
Research
Health
Art
Donate
Nonprofit

Volunteer Sexual Assault Counselor

Rape Trauma Services
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Burlingame, CA
Apply

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cost:
    Fee Required: $150
    Cause Areas:
    LGBTQ, Mental Health, Sexual Abuse & Human Trafficking, Victim Support, Volunteering
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteer Sexual Assault Counselor

    Our Volunteer Sexual Assault Counselors (SACs) are a lifeline for those who are in need of support in San Mateo County. Join Rape Trauma Services as we support people impacted by sexual violence.

    All of our volunteer Sexual Assault Counselors (SACs) complete a California State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor Training, designed to provide future volunteer counselors with knowledge, skills, and self-awareness necessary to respond to people affected by sexualized trauma. Specific topics covered in the training include the myths and realities of sexual abuse/assault, effects of trauma, medical issues, legal options, crisis intervention, and counseling skills. Throughout the training, we explore the connection between individual acts of sexual abuse/assault and institutional oppression such as sexism, racism, and homophobia.

    Requirements include:

    • Must be 18+
    • Must live 30-40 minutes from San Mateo and have access to reliable transportantion
    • Must desire to lean more about the movement to end sexual violence

    Bilingual people, particularyly Spanish speakers, are high encouraged to apply!

    Our Volunteer Sexual Assault Counselors (SACs) are a lifeline for those who are in need of support in San Mateo County. Join Rape Trauma Services as we support people impacted by sexual violence.

    All of our volunteer Sexual Assault Counselors (SACs) complete a California State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor Training, designed to provide future volunteer counselors with knowledge, skills, and self-awareness necessary to respond to people affected by sexualized trauma. Specific topics covered in the training include the myths and realities of sexual abuse/assault, effects of trauma, medical issues, legal options, crisis intervention, and counseling skills. Throughout the training, we explore the connection between individual acts of sexual abuse/assault and institutional oppression such as sexism, racism, and homophobia.

    Requirements include:

    • Must be 18+
    • Must live 30-40 minutes from San Mateo and have access to reliable transportantion
    • Must…

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Burlingame, CA
    Associated Location

    San Mateo County

    Burlingame, CA, USA

    How to Apply

    Illustration

    Discover Your Calling

    Find opportunities to change the world with the latest social-impact job, internship, and volunteer listings. Plus, explore resources for taking action in your community.