Volunteers Needed
Waterford Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre is there for anyone affected by sexual violence, every step of the way. Our mission is to prevent the harm and heal the trauma of rape and other forms of sexual violence. Every year, we receive more than 12,000 visits and provide psychological support service in the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) and accompaniment to victims/survivors seeking our assistance. Our volunteers provide invaluable support in all these areas.
Psychological Support Service in the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU)
This volunteering role involves providing psychological support to those attending the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) which is based in University Hospital Waterford, after rape or sexual assault, for medical and/or forensic examinations.
This support includes ensuring that the victim/survivor gets as much information as s/he needs in a way that they can understand; informs them of their nearest Rape Crisis Centre where free counselling and support services are available for both the survivor and their families; support the victim/survivor in whatever decisions s/he makes and ensure that these decisions are respected.
Volunteering Requirements:
Do you have a few hours a month to make a difference?
Are you 24 years of age and have fluent English?
·Do you live within a 30-minute radius of Waterford City?
If you answered yes to the above and you are Interested in applying, send us an email with the subject line: Volunteering Inquiry and your name and contact details
Please note, you must complete our SATU training, be able to keep strict confidentiality about all aspects of the work and complete Garda vetting prior to starting your volunteering role.
Accompaniment Service
Our volunteers also provide accompaniment to those going through the legal process. This involves supporting survivors as they make a statement to Gardai and/or as they attend Court.