CAVA, St. Lawrence County's Rape Crisis and Counseling
Center located in Canton, is seeking individuals willing to develop
crisis intervention and counseling skills to help men, women and
children who are victims of sexual violence.
A 30-hour training program is required. Training this
fall will be on October 18, 19, 20, and 22. Prospective volunteers
must attend all training dates. Upon successful completion of this
initial training, volunteers become certified through the NYS Dept.
of Health as a rape counselor. Attendance at a monthly volunteer
meeting is required to maintain this certification.
Volunteers are expected to:
· work on our 24-hour hotline
· be "on call" 3-4 evenings a month, or one full
weekend a month (Fri. night, all day Saturday and Sunday)
· participate in fundraising activities for the agency
· perform miscellaneous office duties
· participate in educational presentations and health fairs
Volunteers must have their own reliable transportation
and a telephone. Most importantly, volunteers must be caring, considerate,
and dedicated.
