Helpline Advocate Application

Helpline Advocate Application

We are looking for volunteers of all genders to staff the helpline on overnight shifts (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., seven days a week) and weekend shifts (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays). There is one volunteer on each shift and a back-up RCC staff person on call at all times. Must be at least 18-years-old.
Before filling out this application, please be sure you have read over the position qualifications and responsibilities here.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Permanent Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Today

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Age
Please note that you must be 18 years of age or older to become a helpline counselor.
How did you hear about volunteering at the Rape Crisis Center?
Why are you interested in volunteering at RCC? How would you like to contribute to the mission?*
Please indicate any of the following skills that you have:

Web designGraphic designSocial mediaPublic speakingFundraising/event planningDatabase managementStatistical analysisExperience working with underserved populations
If you have additional skills you would like to share with RCC, please be sure to mention them to your interviewer.
Please describe below. Also describe any paid or volunteer experience, education, or life experience that may apply to your volunteer work at RCC.
Are there times of the year when you will NOT be able to volunteer? Please describe.
Are you a UW-Madison student?

YesNo
I understand that if I have received services from RCC within the past 12 months, I am currently ineligible to be a helpline counselor.
I understand that for survivors of sexual assault, supporting other survivors on the helpline can be rewarding and powerful but also potentially triggering. I understand that RCC advises survivors to wait at least 1 year following an assault before attempting to support others in trauma on the helpline.
The Rape Crisis Center has adopted an affirmative action policy in compliance with federal law. In an attempt to judge the effectiveness of our recruitment efforts, we request the following information.

It is the policy of RCC not to discriminate against any volunteer or prospective volunteer because of age, race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.
Gender:

FemaleMaleOther
What are your pronouns?
Which pronouns would you like people to refer to you as? For example: she, her, hers or he, him, his, etc.
Veteran Status:

Not a veteranOther
Race:
Enter the word or phrase as shown at right.*
Do you need any accommodations during training or volunteering?
If yes, please explain. This question is optional and can alternatively be discussed during the in-person interview.
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