Volunteer

Here are some of the ways you can volunteer with Our VOICE

Promote Our VOICE: Distribute Our VOICE flyers and other informational materials throughout Buncombe County. Please contact Ohia at ohia@ourvoicenc.org or (828) 252-0562.

Be a Crisis Response Advocate: Volunteers answer the 24/7 crisis line (on evenings and weekends) providing immediate emotional and informational support and accompany individuals affected by rape and sexual assault in the Mission Hospital Emergency Room. A 30-hour training is required and volunteers must be at least 20 years old with a cell phone and reliable transportation. Fall 2011 Training will be held October 22nd through November 15th for 10 sessions,  meeting Tuesday/Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.  Interviews will begin early September. For more information please complete this Volunteer Pre-Application and the Volunteer Coordinator will contact you for an interview.  

Educate the Community: Our VOICE’s Prevention Education & Outreach programs are aimed at breaking down myths, challenging harmful attitudes, advocating for healthy relationships and consent, and preventing sexual violence. Volunteers must be 20 years old. The fall 2011 training will be held September 27-October 20 (Tue/Thur 5:30 – 8:30). For more information, please complete this Volunteer Pre-Application and the PEO Coordinator will contact you.

Mentor with Climbing Toward Confidence: Climbing Toward Confidence is a program of Our VOICE that serves low-income girls age 12-14. This innovative after-school program brings rock climbing opportunities to girls who otherwise would not have access to climbing, and through that experience, builds confidence and strengthens voice. For more information, please complete this Volunteer Pre-Application and the CTC Coordinator will contact you. Please note all required volunteer dates for CTC below:

• CTC Fall 2011 Session Mentor Training Dates: Wednesday September 7th from 5-9pm and Saturday September 10th from 10am – 3pm (both at the Our VOICE offices)
• CTC Fall 2011 Session Dates: September 12th - November 28th (Except October 31st) Mondays 4:00pm – 7:30pm (all at Climbmax)
• CTC Outdoor Climbing Date: Saturday November 12 8am – 6pm
• CTC Mentor Meetings: Wednesday October 12th 7pm – 9pm; Wednesday November 23rd 7pm – 9pm
• CTC Graduation: Monday November 28th 4:00pm – 7:30pm at Climbmax

Help with Special Events: Our VOICE holds two large special events each year. Planning committees meet beginning in October and events are held in April. If you have experience working with events, fundraising, and/or marketing and would like to sit on a committee for either HeartWorks (the Survivor’s Art Show) or the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes events please contact Robin Payne at RobinP@ourvoicenc.org or (828) 252-0562.

Volunteer with Bar Outreach: Educate bar/restaurant owners and staff about how they can help prevent Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA). Trainings happen throughout the year. For more information please contact Ohia (ohia@ourvoicenc.org) or call (828) 252-0562.

Serve on the Sexual Assault Prevention Task Force: Are you a service provider, faith leader, professional, youth worker, or other interested community member who would like to help promote sexual assault awareness in Buncombe County and beyond? This group meets every other month to discuss topics and create action in sexual assault prevention. For more information please contact Lauren Hickman at LaurenH@ourvoicenc.org or call (828) 252-0562.