volunteer with the women's center of jacksonville

Interested in helping survivors of sexual violence or other great volunteer opportunities? 

We have lots of exciting opportunities that will allow you to make a difference! Volunteers 
get lots of great training, so don’t worry if you don’t have any experience.

• On-line Victim Advocate:   If you are passionate about raising awareness about sexual violence against teens, you can become an advocate for the Promote Truth website. Call Kristy ( 722-3000 x207)
• On-Call Advocate:   If you are passionate about assisting adult victims of sexual assault, you can train to become an advocate. Call Kristy (722-3000 x207)
• Bosom Buddies Program Assistant: If you are passionate about breast cancer education and support, you can assist at public speaking engagements, hand out information and evaluations, or help with anything that comes up. Call Mary (722-3000 x201)
• Rape Risk Reduction Educator:  If you are passionate about educating community members, students, police officers or community leaders about sexual violence, then you can train to become an educator.  Call Kristy (722-3000 x207)
• Rape Recovery Team Assistant:  Help to put together materials for presentations, assist with Special Events, make phone calls and plenty more! Call Kristy  (722-3000 x207)
• Other: Many other opportunities exist that are not listed here. Please call Mary (722-3000 x201)

If email is more your thing - mail@womenscenterofjax.org.

volunteer opportunities in your community

There are lots of different ways you can become involved in your community. Many colleges are looking for teens who have given at least 75-100 community service hours. By volunteering, you’ve not only made a difference in your community; you’ve also helped yourself build a well-rounded college application.

• For a list of agencies in your area that need your help, you can check out www.volunteermatch.org. Just plug in your zip code and they’ll do the rest.
• If you don’t find what you’re looking for there, try www.pointsoflight.org. Give them your zip code, and they’ll give you the number to your local volunteer agency.
• To contact a rape crisis center near you about volunteer opportunities, checkout www.rainn.org.