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Volunteering at the Rising Center
There are different types of Volunteer Opportunities with The Rising Center's Victim Services Program:
Volunteer Medical Advocate
A Volunteer Medical Advocate responds to crisis calls from the eight-county Kentucky River area for medical advocacy for victims of sexual assault. This Volunteer can support the victim during the Emergency Room process; this volunteer can also be supportive to the victim’s family or friends by providing information or referrals to other agencies; the Volunteer is trained to listen and answer questions about the impact of assault and trauma.
Volunteer Legal Advocate
A legal advocate assists victim of sexual abuse by accompanying victims to court hearings, obtaining crime victims compensation and assisting with paperwork and support during a court trial.
Program Volunteer
Program volunteers assist staff at area festivals,
workshops or health fairs by distributing information
to raise public awareness or by assisting staff with
preparing for such events, trainings, or educational
programs.
How to become a Victim Services Volunteer
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Complete a volunteer application with Kentucky River Community Care and become an approved KRCC Volunteer Worker.
- Receive three satisfactory reference checks.
- Agree to and pass a criminal records check.
- Take and pass a TB skin test and Drug screen.
- Be approved for Volunteer Work by the agency.
- Complete a 40-hour Sexual Assault Counselor Training Program.
- Complete eight hours of continuing education yearly.
Volunteer Program Trainings are held at various times throughout the year. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer call the Volunteer Coordinator to receive a Volunteer Application packet at 606-373-6145.
Volunteers can also help by:
- Being there to talk to the victims ands their families.
- Counsel survivors on the Crisis Line.
- Accompany survivors to the hospital.
- Participate in community education.
- Assist in clerical work.
- Help support victims through his/her legal process.
- And much more.
Volunteers can also help by:
For more information, download our brochures:
Volunteer Brochure
The Rising Center Flyer
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The Rising Center
637 Morton Blvd
Hazard, KY 41701
1-606-373-6146