Volunteer

The Victim Assistance Center could not continue its services without our dedicated volunteers. These volunteers, called Advocates, help to man our 24-hour hotline and provide hospital accompaniment to crime victims.

Advocates go through a 65-hour training program, that includes the topics listed below.

Medical and legal aspects of victimization

Counseling Issues for children and adults and the dynamics of sexual assault and other violent crimes

24- Hour Hotline- available for crisis counseling, answer questions, and make referrals

24- Hour Hospital Accompaniment - available to be with a client in the emergency room, clinic or private physician's office

Legal Advocacy- accompany clients to police interviews, court appearances and preliminary hearings

Community Outreach- present agency services and other educational material to the community at health fairs and other community events

Trainings are held in the spring and fall of each year. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, have access to private transportation and a private telephone, and obtain a PA Child Line clearance and Criminal Background check.

For more information, call the Victim Assistance Center at (717) 854-3131 or toll-free at 1-800-424-3204.

Join the Alliance!

Another way to support the VAC and our work to end sexual violence is to become a member of the York County Alliance Against Sexual Violence.

The York County Alliance Against Sexual Violence is a volunteer group of diverse individuals whose mission is to create awareness and initiate action to end Sexual Violence

The Groups meets the 1st Thursday of each month.

If you are interested in joining, please call the Victim Assistance Center at (717) 854-3131 or 1-800-424-3204.