Ways to Volunteer

Become part of the movement to end sexual violence. Sexual violence impacts all facets of our community. Your support will expand the capacity of the Rape Recovery Center’s mission-driven work.

Where we can use your help

Board of Directors: Serving as a Board Member for the Rape Recovery Center is a meaningful commitment to advancing the organization’s mission of supporting survivors of sexual violence through advocacy, crisis intervention, and therapy. Board members play a vital role in guiding the organization by upholding its mission, setting policies, overseeing financial health, supporting fundraising efforts, and strengthening community visibility. The role includes attending monthly meetings, participating in committees, contributing diverse perspectives, and committing to a minimum annual contribution of $1,000 through donations or fundraising. Members also help recruit and orient new board participants, ensure strong governance practices, and collaborate with leadership—including hiring and evaluating the Executive Director—to sustain the organization’s effectiveness. The board term is two years, with the option to serve additional terms, and engagement in board activities and committees can lead to leadership opportunities within the executive committee.

Mobile Response Team: As a volunteer advocate, you will play an essential role in the support process for the survivors we serve. Our specially trained volunteer advocates provide resources and support in hospital emergency rooms and community centers during medical forensic sexual assault exams as part of the 24-hour Mobile Response Team. A reliable form of transportation and the ability to respond to the hospitals we serve within 30 minutes is required for all Mobile Response Team volunteers. Volunteers respond to sexual assault forensic exams throughout the Salt Lake Valley.

Community Outreach: As a volunteer, you will be engaging with the community to help us reach potential survivors and provide prevention education. This includes tabling, developing educational materials, or presenting.