VOLUNTEER

What our Volunteers Say

"ASTOP makes volunteering so easy to do because, first, you are properly trained for the work and, second, you can pick your shifts from one week to the next. That makes things easy whenever you have to skip a week or two because you are on vacation or super-busy with other commitments taking up your time."

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What our Volunteers Say

What keeps you motivated to continue volunteering with ASTOP?

"What ASTOP does is absolutely necessary for the survivors. To my knowledge no one in FDL offers the same service."

"Knowing I made a difference to a lot of people."

Purpose

To help survivors of sexual assault/violence in meeting their emotional and medical needs.

Volunteer Description

Qualifications:

18 years of age or over.
Experience working with people or desire to work with people.
Sensitivity to issues of sexual violence, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, and incest.
Have respect for and have ability to maintain confidentiality.
Commit one’s self to the program for at least one year after training completed.

Coverage:

Crisis Line- Volunteers choose shifts and sign up for a minimum of 4 shifts or more a month.

Mon-Thurs shifts are – 12a-6a & 4:30p-12a, - Fri shifts are- 12a-6a, noon-4:30 & 4:30p-12a
Weekends are split into 4 shifts – 12a-6a, 6a-12p, 12p-6p, & 6p-12a

Advocacy- (Emergency Room/Police Departments) Volunteers choose shifts and sign up for 3 shifts.

Mon-Thurs shifts are – 4:30p-7a - Fri Shifts are- noon-4:30p & 4:30p-7a
Weekends have 2 shifts – 7a-7p & 7p-7a

Become a Contributor

ASTOP is a community organization, and will gladly accept your generous gift to further its work in the community, whether it's monetary or through volunteer work.

Help our survivors today and apply to volunteer with us.

Crisis Hotline: Offer emotional support, crisis intervention, and information to survivors over the phone. Help connect them with resources and services that can assist them.
Advocacy Hotline: Respond to immediate needs of victims of sexual assault. Provide options, resources, and emotional support during the reporting process.
We encourage individuals of all abilities to apply. ASTOP is committed to accessibility and will work with each volunteer to create a plan that supports their success in the role.
Once accepted, volunteers attend an in-person training at the ASTOP office. The training includes a visual presentation and a hard-copy binder for reference and note-taking.
This is an unpaid volunteer position; however, it offers a meaningful opportunity to support survivors and make a difference in our community. Flexible scheduling and the ability to volunteer from wherever you are during crisis line shifts help make this role accessible and manageable.

P A R T N E R S

Volunteer Application

First name

Last name

Address

Cell Phone

Email Address

How did you hear about this volunteer opportunity?

Why are you interested in Volunteering with ASTOP?

Reference Name

Reference Phone Number

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I hereby declare that the above information is accurate and factual and give my permission for ASTOP to contact the reference listed above. I certify that this information is true, and I agree that my misstatements or omissions of material fact will cause forfeiture on my part of all rights to any volunteering in the service of ASTOP. I understand that ASTOP conducts background checks on all staff, volunteers, and board members. (You will not be denied volunteering solely because of a conviction record.)

I have read and agree to the terms above.

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with ASTOP. We’re excited to partner with you to continue serving our community. Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you within 5 business days to discuss next steps. If you have additional information to share, please email astop@astop.org or call 920-926-5395.