Volunteer for RAINN
Volunteer to staff the phone hotline for your local rape crisis center
Local rape crisis centers operate the National Sexual Assault Hotline and are always looking for dedicated, caring individuals to volunteer. Opportunities include supporting hotline callers, accompanying victims to the hospital, and serving as a victim advocate in court proceedings.
Contact a local center in your area to learn more.
Volunteer for the new web-based Online Hotline
The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, operated by RAINN, provides live, secure, anonymous, instant-message–style crisis support to the growing number of people who prefer communicating via the Internet — giving those affected by sexual assault a safe place to turn when they can't find their voice.
Be part of something new and exciting!
It's easy to help!
- Provide much-needed support to victims of sexual assault and their friends and family members.
- Shifts can be as short as one hour.
- Interact with experts and connect with other volunteers who care about this issue.
Requirements:
- Complete an Online Hotline training course facilitated by RAINN.
- Complete a background check (conducted by RAINN at no cost to you).
- Be on time for shifts that you schedule yourself using the Online Hotline website.
To learn more, take a tour of the Online Hotline.
Interested in being an Online Hotline volunteer? Fill out the form below. Choose a training class in your area.
Have questions about volunteering? Email coordinator@rainn.org, for answers.
