In a bid to support those grappling with the aftermath of sexual violence, Ramsey County's SOS Sexual Violence Services has issued a call to arms for volunteers within the community. The county service is seeking committed individuals ready to serve on their 24-hour crisis line, support victims at local hospitals, and co-facilitate support groups, according to Ramsey County.
Help sexual violence victims/survivors in your community. SOS Sexual Violence Services is looking for volunteers to staff the 24-hour crisis line, provide medical support at local hospitals and co-facilitate support groups. Learn more: https://t.co/ase3Z4KKMk pic.twitter.com/Qbv0FgmsX9
— RamseyCounty (@RamseyCounty) April 13, 2024
As per Ramsey County, the need for such volunteers is a stark reminder of the ongoing struggle faced by victims and survivors of sexual assault—striving for recovery in a society that, too often, shuns the significance of their trauma. The service outlined in their social media callout, looking for those willing to extend a helping hand in moments of profound vulnerability. Specially trained volunteers would work around the clock to deliver immediate assistance to those in dire need—an honorable, yet tremendous responsibility.
