Volunteer Opportunities
Stepping Stones volunteers are always needed. The 40-hour training covers all information needed to become a trained volunteer advocate.
Contact YWCA Stepping Stones at (309) 662-0461 or learn more about the upcoming training below.
The volunteer training covers types of sexual violence, rape trauma syndrome, crisis intervention techniques, listening/communication skills, medical and legal advocacy, the psychology of sexual violence and information about community partners providing different levels of assistance to survivors.
Confidentiality is required.
After completing the 40-hour training, volunteers are qualified to help in many different Stepping Stones areas:
- Taking hotline calls
- Providing prevention education on anti-bullying, sexual violence, healthy relationships, privilege and oppression, and more in McLean County to schools, businesses, or groups
- Provide support at public events
- Data entry and other office work
- Translating materials from English to Spanish and interpreting during counseling and advocacy sessions
Training is held at YWCA McLean County, 1201 N. Hershey Rd. in Bloomington (lower level entrance).
If you are interested in becoming a Stepping Stones volunteer, apply online. After the application is submitted, you will be contacted to schedule an orientation/interview.