Sarah's Inn offers a 24-hour crisis line service to victims and families affected by domestic violence. Crisis Line Volunteer Advocates make a difference in victim's lives, offering emotional support, advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to callers in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures set forth by Sarah's Inn.
This volunteer position requires a 6-month minimum time commitment, with volunteers taking at least three crisis line shifts each month. Crisis line shifts are completed from your home using an app. Illinois state law mandates that Crisis Line volunteer advocates MUST first complete a 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocacy Training, which Sarah's Inn offers three times per year. A completed application, and an interview is required before you are accepted as a volunteer.
Next training start date for crisis line volunteers will begin June 2025 (dates and times TBA). Once 40 hour trained, volunteers can set their schedule and volunteer from anywhere they have phone access and confidentiality.
Please visit www.sarahsinn.org for more information and to complete a volunteer application or email our Volunteer & In-Kind Coordinator at volunteering@sarahsinn.org.
