In 1980, RACS originally started as a 24-hour hotline ran by volunteers! For over 40 years RACS has hosted a hotline to provide crisis intervention and support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. While RACS has come a long way since then, the hotline (and the volunteers who run it) are just as essential today. We invite you to become a part of this legacy.
This volunteer opportunity requires prerequisite training to ensure hotline callers receive the support they need during hotline crisis intervention. Training will be both virtual and in-person. The training required for this volunteer opportunity are found below.
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RACS Orientation (Prerequisite for all RACS Volunteer Opportunities) |
In-Person |
1.5 |
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Confidentiality for DV/SV Services Providers |
Virtual |
10 |
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Ethical Crossroads: Which Way Do I Go? |
Virtual |
1.5 |
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Hotline, Safety Planning, and Crisis Intervention |
Virtual |
6 |
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Domestic Violence 101 |
Virtual |
6 |
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Sexual Violence 101 |
Virtual |
6 |
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Vicarious Trauma and Strategies for Self-Care |
Virtual |
1 |
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RACS Hotline Training |
In-Person |
1.5 |
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Mock Hotline Scenarios |
Virtual |
1 |
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Shelter Training |
In-Person |
10.5 |
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Total Training Hours Required |
45 Hours |
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