Selah Freedom


Selah Freedom exists to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited.

We are so grateful for each one of our amazing volunteers at Selah Freedom! With your help, we are able to see victims transformed into survivors. Selah Freedom’s volunteers are encouraged to plug in their diverse backgrounds and skill sets, enriching our various programs.

 

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Southeast
 
Join A Team
 
 
Outreach Team
Help Outreach bring weekly support groups into the Sarasota and Manatee County jails. Volunteer 101 training required plus additional training is required through County Jails.
 
Transportation Team
This typically includes picking up or dropping off residents from work, school, and or volunteering in the community. Drive Team members can commit to a regular transportation need or volunteer to drive on a case-by-case basis. Volunteer 101 training plus 1 additional training is required.
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Awareness Team
A significant number of people in the community are unaware that sex trafficking is a pressing issue. By participating in our awareness opportunities, we can educate our neighbors and garner essential financial support for the immediate needs of Selah Freedom. Volunteer 101 training required plus additional training is required.
      
Special Projects... We Need You
 
 
 
 
 
DONATIONS
 
Selah Freedom's residential program offers a secure environment for survivors as they navigate the difficult path of rebuilding their lives post-trafficking. You can play a vital role in this mission by purchasing essential items for the residents and their living spaces. Simply visit our Amazon Wish List, select the items you wish to contribute, and have them sent directly to us. Your support would mean the world to us. Wish List Link Here
 
If you have items you would like to donate that are not on our wish list, please email volunteer@selahfreed.com to schedule a time to drop those items off at our Downtown Sarasota office.
 
New Volunteer Training Below. 
Awareness to Sex Trafficking
Learn about what sex trafficking is, the signs of it, and root causes. Learn how Selah Freedom is shining a light on the darkness of trafficking and how you can make an impact.
 
Core Values Training
Core Values Training is important for all volunteers to complete so we can provide a strong and united support for survivors.  
 
Compassion Fatigue Training
Compassion Fatigue Training equips volunteers with the tools to cope with the effects of consistently supporting individuals facing traumatic stress. This program focuses on preventing compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and post-traumatic stress. Participants will explore key concepts such as recognizing compassion fatigue and assessing their own risk, preparing for emotional responses when engaging with survivors, distinguishing between compassion fatigue and burnout, and discovering effective coping strategies.
 
CSEC 101 Training
 CSEC 101 course gives an in depth look at the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), designed to help participants better understand this issue and modern-day slavery as a whole. This course covers Federal and State laws, the role of vulnerability, the common recruitment tactics of traffickers and how demand drives this illicit business. 
 
Care Team Training
The Care Team Training prepares you to work directly with survivors in our Residential program and is a vital aspect of Selah Freedom. Our Residential staff will set you up for success, so you are equipped to empower survivors and bring your passions and skills to Residential programming!
 
Join Our Volunteer Facebook Group
 
 
Join our new Facebook Group! Simply search for Selah Freedom Southeast Volunteers on 
Facebook and request to join the group. 
 
This is a great place to connect with other volunteers, share about your favorite aspects of volunteering, and learn about new volunteer opportunities.