Volunteer Opportunities

Our Sexual Assault Crisis Hotline Volunteers and Community Advisory Committee Members make the difference! We accept volunteers of any background who are 18 and older. People of all genders can volunteer at RACES.

To apply to serve on our hotline, please fill out the volunteer application and email it to volunteer@cu-races.org. To apply to serve on our Community Advisory Committee, please fill out the CAC application and email it to admin@cu-races.org More information about both opportunities is included below!

Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteering on RACES’ Hotline 

 

What volunteer opportunities are available at RACES? 

Our current volunteer opportunities include serving twice a month on our on-call Crisis Hotline. 

What are the steps to become a volunteer? 

The first step is to complete a volunteer application our website and submit it to volunteer@cu-races.org. Following the submission of your application, the Volunteer Supervisor will contact you for an interview. After the interview, you will need to complete the 40-hour Crisis Intervention training before beginning to volunteer. 

Acceptance to the volunteer program is contingent on a satisfactory background check. 

How do I know if I’m ready to volunteer at RACES? 

  • You are at least 18 years of age. 
  • It has been at least a year since you have received services at RACES. 
  • If you identify as a survivor, you have processed your experience and do not feel a sense of crisis in your daily life. 
  • You are not currently struggling with substance abuse or self-harm that impedes your ability to volunteer 
  • You have positive coping mechanisms and a strong support system. 

What kind of training is involved? 

All of our volunteers must complete a 40-Hour Crisis Intervention training before working on the Hotline or serving at events.   

We require our volunteers to complete 6 hours of Continuing Education each year, with 2 of those hours being focused on family and children.  RACES provides opportunities throughout the year to complete your Continuing Education requirements.  

Community Advisory Committee

 

RACES is looking for survivor-centered members of our community to join our Community Advisory Committee.

Committee Members will be asked to meet quarterly with RACES’ leadership to provide regular feedback on the community’s sexual violence and stalking prevention and response needs, and how RACES can best meet these needs.

To apply please complete the CAC Application and return it to admin@cu-races.org.