Click here to Apply to be a Advocate TODAY!!!
The Rape Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas could not provide all the services to our
communities without our gracious and highly dedicated advocates who give their time and talents.
If you are interested in becoming an advocate, we will work with you to find the activity that is most
suited for your interests and talents. We Need Your Help!
On-Call Advocate
Answering our hotline
Providing support to survivors at hospitals, police departments and court proceedings
Crisis Support
Providing FREE face-to-face support counseling
Special Events
Planning fundraisers, assist in planning/organizing annual events and parties
Speaker's Bureau/Public Speaking
Represent the Crisis Center at health, job & career fairs, make presentations to students at local schools, assist with
community education and volunteer recruitment.
Clerical Support
Perform data entry, photocopying, stuffing/addressing envelopes, maintaining & arranging brochures and other clerical duties
Grant Writers
Help keep the Crisis Center up and running from your own home! Assist us in finding and writing grants.
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Advocate Requirements
Fill out application (online or print & mail)
Come in for interview
Must pass criminal background check and be 18 years of age or older
Must have reliable transportation
Must have land-line home phone
Training Overview
Classroom Training w/videos 9 Hours
Home Study 11 Hours
Hotline Training (at home) 30 Hours
Total Hours for Certification 50 Hours
Services
The Rape & Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas provides services to survivors of sexual assault, their family members
and friends FREE of charge:
Advocates provide face-to-face support services to help survivors through issues related to their assault;
Advocates answer our "hotline" which provides immediate support and information (M-F 5pm - 9am and on a 24-hour
basis on holidays and weekends);
Advocates provide accompaniment to local hospitals, police departments and court proceedings;
Support groups for adult survivors of sexual assault and for women molested as children.
Referrals to professional therapists or other agencies within the Southeast Texas community; and
A Speakers' Bureau to provide organizations, schools, clubs, associations and agencies education on the topics of safety,
awareness, and prevention of sexual assault.
Rape & Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas Volunteers
Gain...extensive training provided by law enforcement officials, professional therapists, and professionals with an expertise
in the area of sexual assault.
Gain...practical experience and explore new career possibilities.
Gain...personal satisfaction by helping a survivor through the trauma and recovery of sexual assault.
Gain...personal satisfaction by helping a survivor through the trauma and recovery of sexual assault.
