SafePlace

Interested in interning or volunteering at Safeplace? Apply by Feb 15 to take the upcoming 48-hour Safeplace training. This thorough training is required in order to volunteer for helpLine shifts, court volunteering, SARP (Sexual Assault Response & Prevention, walk-in advocacy or childcare at the shelter. This is the only training offered before Spring quarter. Please see below for additional info from Safeplace Volunteer Training Coordinator Jace D. Starrett:

Just wanted to send out a little more info about SafePlace’s upcoming training. The training will run from Feb. 27 – March 15, Monday through Thursday, 8:30am-12:30pm. Volunteers are expected to serve for one year. Applications are due by Feb. 15, and can be found on our website, along with a lot more detailed info about the upcoming training and how to prepare for it: http://www.safeplaceolympia.org/volunteeremployment/ [1]

Ideally we are looking for students with education and background in anti-oppression, psychology, trauma, and gender and diversity studies. Students of color, survivors, people of all genders, and LGBTQQIA folks are encouraged to apply. If students have questions, they are welcome to contact me at the email address or phone number below, I am typically in the office 8:30am-12:30pm M-TH. Thanks for spreading the word!

Jace D. Starrett
Volunteer Training Coordinator
SafePlace
(360) 786 – 8754 ext. 103
jaces@safeplaceolympia.org