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    "description": "<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 153, 153); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\">BECOME A VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 153, 153); font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\">Support Survivors. Deepen Your Impact.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Are you interested partnering in the empowerment process of victims, survivors and the people that care about them? </span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM)</span>, our <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Volunteer Advocates</span> provide empathetic support and responsive referrals to individuals impacted by sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, and human trafficking.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">SARSSM is committed to being an agent of positive change through <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Advocacy, Intervention, Prevention, and Engagement</span>. We provide <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">free, confidential services</span> to individuals and communities across Cumberland and York Counties.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 149, 149);\">Qualifications</span></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">No prior experience is required—just a genuine desire to help and a willingness to learn.</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empathetic &amp; Kind</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Honest &amp; Ethical</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Patient</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Responsive &amp; Responsible</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Willing &amp; Coachable</span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 149, 149); font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\">Requirements</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Must be 18 years or older</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Complete 40 hours of Advocate Training, including all reading, discussions, and role-plays</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Attendance is required for all sessions (participants may miss only one)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Agreement with SARSSM’s Statement of Values &amp; Practices</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Must have reliable transportation</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Background check required</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Commit to monthly shifts for at least one year</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Attend bi-monthly in-service meetings to maintain active volunteer status</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 149, 149); font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\">What You’ll Do</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Provide crisis intervention by phone or in person, as needed</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Submit electronic documentation (e.g., helpline referrals, timesheets)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Maintain ongoing communication with your Volunteer Supervisor</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Attend mandatory in-service meetings to continue building your skills and stay connected with SARSSM’s work</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 149, 149); font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\">Why Volunteer With SARSSM?</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Make a real, lasting impact in the lives of survivors</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Build your skills and resume in advocacy, communication, and crisis response</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Benefit from flexible scheduling coordinated in advance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Join a supportive, mission-driven community</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 149, 149); font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\">A Commitment to Diversity</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">SARSSM supports <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">all</span> individuals—regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, income level, abilities, religion, or age. We seek volunteers who are committed to equity and inclusion and who will uphold the dignity and agency of every survivor. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 149, 149); font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\">What Will I Learn in Advocate Training?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Our training covers the core issues surrounding sexual violence, including:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The dynamics of sexual assault, harassment, stalking, and trafficking</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Myth-busting and understanding the root causes of violence</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Skills for providing support, crisis intervention, and survivor-centered communication</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Upon completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and will be ready to support survivors directly.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 149, 149); font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\">How Often Will I Volunteer?</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We ask that each Volunteer Advocate:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Cover at least four helpline shifts per month</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Commit to one year of service</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Be especially open to night and weekend coverage, which are high-need times</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Our helpline scheduler works with volunteers to create flexible, predictable schedules.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(9, 149, 149); font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold;\">Ready to take the next step?</span><br><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Join SARSSM as a Volunteer Advocate and be a vital part of the healing process for survivors in our community.</span></p>",
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