Muskoka/Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services

Muskoka Perry Sound Sexual Assault Services

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Volunteer Services

Are you a woman who ...

· is concerned with sexual assault and other violence-against-women issues in your community?

· would like to work as a volunteer (by telephone) on the “Women’s Sexual Assault Help Line”, from the convenience of your home?

· wants to improve your listening and support skills?

· is looking for an excellent educational opportunity?

If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, please join us for a 30-hour training and educational opportunity. The focus of this training session is to prepare volunteers for our agency's 24/7 "Women's Sexual Assault Help Line", which provides support and referrals to female survivors of sexual assault.

Our course covers a wide range of topics that deal with Sexual Assault and violence against women. The course includes:

- Area Resources
- Agency Information and Protocols
- Herstory
- Intervention Skills
- Sexual Assault
- Discrimination and Prejudice
- Dating Violence
- Self-Harming Behaviours (e.g., addiction issues, eating disorders, suicide)
- Legal Information
- Self Care

For more information, please contact:

Linda C.: (705) 646-2122 or linda@daphnewymn.com (Bracebridge)

Linda B.: (705) 774-9083 or lindab@daphnewymn.com (Parry Sound)

We are also looking for female volunteers to assist other agency activities that do not require formal training. These include:

- the Board of Directors
- drop-in programs
- fundraising initiatives
- special events

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Call the Women's Sexual Assault Help Line for confidential support:
1-800-461-2929

Date rape has the lowest reporting rate of all forms of sexual assault. It is estimated that only 1% of date rapes are reported to police. (Ontario Women’s Directorate, 1995)

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