The SARN Program depends on caring volunteers to be on call and provide emotional support to victims of sexual assault at local hospitals and/or law enforcement departments. Volunteers receive extensive training in the area of sexual assault and help give victims the crucial support they need to get through the initial trauma of being a victim and move into recovering from this experience. Trained volunteers may also help with community outreach efforts.
HelpLine’s 40-hour SARN training helps prepare volunteers to respond to the Hospital and is required for all new volunteers. We hold trainings throughout the year in both Delaware / Morrow and Crawford / Wyandot Counties. Volunteers must complete the 40-hour training to be qualified for a volunteer position. This training consists of 20-hours online content on your own and 20 hours live working with staff
Benefits:
- Be a part of the movement to end sexual assault and sexual violence
- Experience personal and professional growth
- Obtain crisis intervention skills
- Gain satisfaction from helping others
- Make friends
Requirements:
- Desire to help others
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Had a Driver’s License for at least 3 years
- Complete a volunteer application
- Complete an Interview
- Complete a Criminal Background Check
- Allow for a Motor Vehicle Record Check
- Provide References
- Successfully complete SARN training
There is no cost to volunteers for these requirements. Volunteers must be able to volunteer for 3-5 shifts of their choice per month as well as agree to a one-year commitment. An interview and application must be complete prior to the training start date. If you have any questions, please contact: SARN Volunteer and Training Coordinator at HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc. through email at aacker@helplinedelmor.org, phone 740-363-1835 ext.111 or by mail 11 N. Franklin St. Delaware, Ohio 43015.