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YWCA OKC Administration
Volunteer Opportunities
Events
We hold five events each year and rely on volunteers to help make each one a success!
Volunteers assist with setup, registration, raffle, auctions, break down, and more!
Engaging Men - August 26th, 2021
Women Who Care, Share - December 1st, 2021
Galentine's - February 12th, 2022
Reduce the Odds - April 23rd, 2022
Purple Sash - June 25th, 2022
YWCA OKC Sexual Assault Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Sexual Assault Forensic Advocate Volunteer
Sexual Assault Volunteers must maintain the confidentiality of clients and be sensitive to issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. It is required to be a strong oral and written communicator. Your skills will be put towards providing support and information regarding the hospital and services available to ensure the best possible care for clients.
Volunteers are required to complete four (4) observation shifts within six (6) weeks of beginning service. To accomplish this, volunteers are required to fulfill a minimum of 3 on-call shifts per week. Once observations are accomplished, volunteers are required to fulfill a minimum of three (3) on-call shifts each month and attend 10 of 12 monthly team meetings annually.
Our Sexual Assault Volunteers & Interns are the emotional support and encouragement needed for our clients. The YWCA Team hopes you will join us in providing resources and successful intervention to our survivors!
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
A SANE exam provides expert medical care and resources to patients who have recently experienced sexual assault. This holistic medical exam addresses both emotional and physical trauma while offering medications that prevent sexually transmitted infections and more.
Prevention Educator Volunteer
The YWCA Oklahoma City Prevention Education program is looking for student interns or youth volunteers interested in community and educational campaigns. If seeking to expand your knowledge and skills through networking & social media projects, then join the Prevention Education Team!
Students with backgrounds in Public (Speaking, Health, Film, or Policy), Gender & Women’s Studies, or Graphic Design will be greatly welcomed. You must have moderate computer skills and access to the internet while providing both strong written and oral communication to the team.
Your voice will be vital in brainstorming presentations, strategy sessions towards school and workplace policies, and social media campaigns. Interns & Volunteers must be a positive influence while being a representative of the YWCA Prevention Education program.
We hope you will assist in creating content and policies for our community!
Sexual Assault Forensic Intern
Sexual Assault Interns must maintain the confidentiality of clients and be sensitive to issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. It is required to be a strong oral and written communicator. Your skills will be put towards providing support and information regarding the hospital and services available to ensure the best possible care for clients.
Interns are required to complete four (4) observation shifts within six (6) weeks of beginning service. To accomplish this, Interns are required to fulfill a minimum of 3 on-call shifts per week. Once observations are accomplished, Interns are required to fulfill a minimum of three (3) on-call shifts each month and attend all monthly meetings while serving as an intern. Interns are also required to fulfill a minimum of one (1) office shift per week.
Our Sexual Assault Volunteers & Interns are the emotional support and encouragement needed for our clients. The YWCA Team hopes you will join us in providing resources and successful intervention to our survivors!
