The statewide sexual assault helpline is Maine’s only dedicated helpline for survivors of sexual violence and their allies. It’s a place for people to call when they need short-term, immediate support or information related to sexual violence and its impacts.
This free and confidential resource operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and relies on volunteers, called volunteer advocates, to help answer calls. Volunteer advocates listen, provide emotional support, talk about options, help with planning for safety, and make referrals to other services. In some areas, volunteer advocates also meet with survivors and families at hospitals and police stations.
This free and confidential resource operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and relies on volunteers, called volunteer advocates, to help answer calls. Volunteer advocates listen, provide emotional support, talk about options, help with planning for safety, and make referrals to other services. In some areas, volunteer advocates also meet with survivors and families at hospitals and police stations.
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer advocate, we’d love to talk to you! We’re always looking for dedicated people who care about issues of sexual violence and want to make a difference.
Volunteer advocates are supported at the sexual assault support center in their area, and although every center does things a little differently, all volunteer advocates must:
Volunteer advocates are supported at the sexual assault support center in their area, and although every center does things a little differently, all volunteer advocates must:
- be 18 years of age or older,
- have access to a reliable phone,
- pass background checks, and
- successfully completing the Foundations of Advocacy training.
- It’s preferred that volunteers also have access to an email account.
To learn more about becoming a volunteer advocate, contact the sexual assault support center in your area.
York or Cumberland* County:
Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM)
Learn more and fill out their application form here: https://sarssm.bamboohr.com/careers/22
* SARSSM serves all of Cumberland County EXCEPT: Brunswick, Harpswell, Harpswell Neck, Great Island, Bailey Island, & Orrs Island (which are served by SASSMM) AND Bridgton & Harrison (which are served by SAPARS).
Androscoggin, Franklin, or Oxford County, and Bridgton & Harrison in Western Cumberland:
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS)
Learn more here: https://www.sapars.org/get-involved.html or contact Jamie at jamie.demer[email protected]
Eastern Cumberland (Brunswick and Harpswell), Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, or Waldo County:
Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine (SASSMM)
For more information, email [email protected]. You can also fill out the Volunteer interest form on SASSMM’s volunteer page here: https://www.sassmm.org/volunteer.html
Kennebec or Somerset County:
Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center (SAC&SC)
Learn more and get contact information here: https://www.silentnomore.org/volunteer.html
Penobscot or Piscataquis County:
Rape Response Services (RRS)
Learn more here: https://www.rrsonline.org/get-involved.html or contact RRS through their online contact form.
Aroostook, Washington, or Hancock County:
Aroostook Mental Health Center Sexual Assault Services (AMHC SAS)
Learn more here: https://www.amhcsas.org/get-involved.html or contact AMHC through their online contact form.
Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM)
Learn more and fill out their application form here: https://sarssm.bamboohr.com/careers/22
* SARSSM serves all of Cumberland County EXCEPT: Brunswick, Harpswell, Harpswell Neck, Great Island, Bailey Island, & Orrs Island (which are served by SASSMM) AND Bridgton & Harrison (which are served by SAPARS).
Androscoggin, Franklin, or Oxford County, and Bridgton & Harrison in Western Cumberland:
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services (SAPARS)
Learn more here: https://www.sapars.org/get-involved.html or contact Jamie at jamie.demer[email protected]
Eastern Cumberland (Brunswick and Harpswell), Sagadahoc, Lincoln, Knox, or Waldo County:
Sexual Assault Support Services of Midcoast Maine (SASSMM)
For more information, email [email protected]. You can also fill out the Volunteer interest form on SASSMM’s volunteer page here: https://www.sassmm.org/volunteer.html
Kennebec or Somerset County:
Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center (SAC&SC)
Learn more and get contact information here: https://www.silentnomore.org/volunteer.html
Penobscot or Piscataquis County:
Rape Response Services (RRS)
Learn more here: https://www.rrsonline.org/get-involved.html or contact RRS through their online contact form.
Aroostook, Washington, or Hancock County:
Aroostook Mental Health Center Sexual Assault Services (AMHC SAS)
Learn more here: https://www.amhcsas.org/get-involved.html or contact AMHC through their online contact form.
