Volunteer
Volunteering with the Sexual Assault Centre Kingston (SACK) offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to join other compassionate individuals committed to working towards the prevention of sexual violence. Our volunteer program is flexibly designed, allowing you to be active and involved while working around your schedule. Our vital services remain available as a result of kind and empathetic volunteers, like you!
As a volunteer with us, you will spend time on our crisis and support phone and chat/text line. These lines support survivors from 6 different regions across Ontario (KFL&A, Ottawa, Renfrew County, Niagara and area, Quinte and area, and SDG&A). You will learn vital skills to provide trauma-informed crisis response care that is situated in an anti-racist, anti-oppressive intersectional feminist framework. Other volunteer opportunities that may include: accompaniment support, behind-the-scenes volunteering, and outreach. All of our volunteers start on the crisis and support line before being offered additional opportunities.
Volunteer Requirements:
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Willingness and ability to work with an anti-racist, anti-oppressive intersectional feminist lens;
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18 years of age, or older;
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Have not been a client of SACK for a minimum of one year;
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Connection to at least one of the regions in which SACK's crisis line supports;
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Access to a quiet space when on shift;
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Access to secure and adequate wifi;
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Comfortable supporting individuals via telephone & web chat;
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Flexible schedule and willingness to take a variety of shifts (we offer shifts in the morning, afternoon, evening, and overnight);
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Commitment to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months (we ask for volunteers to commit to at least 3 shifts per month, one of which must be overnight – 10pm-8am)
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If you are interested in volunteering with SACK, please click here to submit an application. If we are not currently recruiting for new volunteers, your application will be held until our next round of recruitment and you will be contacted at that time to schedule a telephone screening interview. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Crisis Services Coordinator via email at volunteer@sackingston.com.
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Please note: our volunteer program is open to individuals of all genders. We strive for our program to be as inclusive as possible. If you have any access needs or accommodation requirements, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Treasurer - Board of Directors (Volunteer)
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with the accepted candidate confirmed in May 2026.
Seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
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• Background in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management
• CPA designation (or working towards one)
• Experience reviewing financial statements and cash flow reports
• Passion for feminist issues, and adherence to centres’ mission and values
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability of working with diverse teams
• Strategic, resourceful, diplomatic, culturally sensitive, knack for conflict resolution & mediation
• Strong ethical values
• Commitment to govern through an anti racist/anti oppression lens
This is a volunteer position with financial responsibilities and an expected time commitment of roughly 2 to 5 hours per month.
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PDF with the full details of the treasurer posting found here.
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Please email a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your qualifications are appropriate as well as a detailed resume to recruitment@sackingston.com. ​​
Crisis and Support Line
Crisis & Support Line
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Through the dedication and generosity of our amazing volunteers, SAC Kingston is able to offer a 24 hour, 7 days a week, which provides confidential and non-judgmental support services for survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones. Click HERE to learn more.
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Crisis & Support Text and Chat Line
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Our confidential Text and Chat Line allows survivors to connect to support through a variety of digital mediums. With volunteers like you, we can provide survivors an opportunity to feel heard, validated, and empowered. Click HERE to learn more.
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Accompaniments & Social Advocacy
Our trained volunteers can accompany survivors to legal and/or medical appointments, meetings, and proceedings. Volunteers will assist survivors in accessing and understanding the services they may require after experiencing sexual violence. In addition, volunteers can provide emotional support, information, and advocacy. Click HERE to learn more.
Public Outreach & Education
Community education volunteers raise awareness, inform the community, and work towards the prevention of sexual violence in our community. Volunteers can attend public events as representatives of SAC Kingston, to provide education, information, resources, and connections. Click HERE to learn more.
Special Events & Fundraising
Special Events
Throughout the year we have a variety of special events, such as Take Back The Night. During these events, we love to have the help of community volunteers to prepare and participate to have these events go without a hitch. Many hands make light work!
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Fundraising
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As a not-for-profit community charity, fundraising is essential to maintain the delivery of our programs and services for survivors of sexualized violence. If you are interested in assisting with fundraising, please let us know. No donation is too small, every bit helps.
Behind the Scenes
General Volunteers
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We always need extra hands to help us create a community free of sexual violence. This position includes opportunities such as Child Minding, Events and Committee Volunteers, Graphic and Social Media Volunteers, and Promotion Volunteers. Click HERE to learn more.
Board
We are recruiting board members to join us in May 2022!
The Board of Directors is a group of individuals who are passionate about creating a community free from sexual violence using a feminist framework. The Sexual Assault Centre Kingston operates with a philosophical and behavioural commitment to equity, fairness, diversity, accessibility, and anti-oppression/anti-discrimination practices. Therefore, the members of our board come from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds. Click here to learn more!
Application Process
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You will submit the application and complete an interview with the Crisis Support Program Coordinator or another staff member to learn more about your interests, skills, and goals.
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You will be required to complete a Responding to Disclosures online training during your own time (2-3 hours).
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You will be required to submit a recent police background check with vulnerable sector screening.
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You will be invited to either a virtual or in-person (if restrictions allow) training about the position you have applied for and to learn more about SACK's mandates, mission, and values.
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Welcome to the team!