SASS offers Core Advocacy Training for qualified volunteer applicants twice each year. We encourage you to join our waitlist to receive updates about upcoming training opportunities. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available about our next training, currently anticipated for Fall 2026. If you are interested in an internship, please visit our “Intern with SASS” page.
If you are an experienced service provider interested in volunteering, alternative training pathways may be available. Please indicate your experience in the form below, and we may reach out with additional options prior to the next scheduled training, depending on our capacity.
When the next Core Advocacy Training is scheduled, we will contact qualified applicants to participate in a brief screening interview prior to joining the cohort. All volunteers must complete the 40-hour (minimum), state-mandated advocacy training before being placed in a volunteer role. Additional details are provided below.
At this time, we are not able to offer volunteer opportunities to individuals who have received SASS services within the past two years.
Volunteer placements are based on the agency’s current needs, and plans for upcoming trainings may change accordingly.
If you have additional questions, please contact Madi at services@sass-lane.org or call our business line at 541-484-9791.
Core Advocacy Training Details
This 40-hour training prepares and certifies volunteers, staff, and interns to provide confidential, survivor-centered advocacy under the supervision of SASS.
Core Advocacy Training includes a combination of live sessions and asynchronous coursework. Participants will complete pre-recorded lectures, readings, and assignments on their own time, within established weekly deadlines. In addition, participants are required to attend scheduled live sessions, which may be held in person or virtually via Zoom depending on agency needs. These sessions focus on skill-building, discussion, and connection with trainers and fellow participants.
While we make every effort to consider participant schedules, we are not able to accommodate all individual conflicts. Consistent attendance and timely completion of all training components are required to receive certification.
How Do Volunteers Support the SASS Mission?
SASS volunteers make a difference by:
- offering crisis-response and support to sexual violence survivors of all genders, as well as their partners, friends, and families.
- their dedication to empowerment, self-determination, cooperation, equitable access to resources and services, the right to reproductive choice, and recognizing and resisting oppression, discrimination, and abuses of power.
- being part of the movement to end sexual violence and the ensure the right of all people to live free from the fear of violence.
SASS volunteers contribute by:
- 24/7 Crisis and Support Line: Offer vital support and advocacy to survivors around the clock
- 24/7 Medical Advocacy: Provide immediate assistance and advocacy to survivors at the hospital after an assault
- Support Groups: Facilitate our drop-in support groups for survivors
- General Support: Assist coordinators with program responsibilities
- Board of Directors: Guide our organization’s strategic direction and governance