Sexual Assault Recovery and Healing Crisis Program Volunteer

Organization Details
Organization Name: Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre (SHCC)
Address: 10-24 Aberdeen Ave
Pinawa MB  R0E 1L0
Website: http://www.survivors-hope.ca
Organizational Description: Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre Inc. (SHCC) is a sexual violence resource centre, serving those of all genders in the Interlake Eastern Region of Manitoba. SHCC provides inclusive support and sexual assault crisis intervention to survivors and those affected by sexual violence through our SARAH program, acts as an education resource for schools through our SADI program, and engages community and service providers through our Reaching Out Program.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 6558
   
Description of Duties:

Sexual Assault Recovery and Healing (SARAH) Crisis Program

The SARAH volunteer's role is to provide support to individuals reporting a historical or recent sexual assault at RCMP detachments and emergency departments in Interlake-Eastern Manitoba.

The SARAH Worker acts as support for the survivors when dealing with medical staff and police in the following ways:



  • Maintain respectful, empathetic, and caring interactions with survivors

  • Emotionally support and validate survivor's experience and normalize responses

  • Provide information on sexual assault trauma

  • Provide information on medical and police procedures/options

  • Offer information on community services and resources

  • Respect and preserve privacy of personal information as required by Personal Health Information Act (PHIA)



Survivor's Hope supports our volunteers in the following ways:



  • 40 hours of comprehensive training

  • Feedback, support, and immediate opportunities to debriefFacilitating monthly meetings with volunteer group for connection & further training opportunities

   
Skills Required:

Our volunteers have varied life, education and work experiences, but all see the value of supporting survivors of sexual violence. All volunteers must be at least 18 years old, able to deal with people in crisis in a calm, empathetic, and non-judgmental manner, and have excellent communication and listening skills

   
Skills Gained/Related Careers:

Next Training Dates & Locations:



  • November 14 & 15th, 2026 - in-person in Selkirk

  • November 28 & 29th, 2026 - online

  • Attending all training dates is mandatory

   
Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+
Time Commitment:
Evening
, 
Weekend

Certificate of training completion will be provided after 1 year of volunteer commitment has lapsed.

Location of volunteer opportunity: Eastman
Interlake
Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? Yes
Will cost be reimbursed? Yes
Opportunity is available to candidates that: Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit
Uses a mobility device
French speaking / Bilingual (French and English)
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
Evaluation
Supervision
Training/Orientation
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Oct 30, 2026

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