CONTACT Needs Volunteers

CONTACT Rape Care Program, the provider of sexual assault services for Burlington County, needs volunteers. Rape Care Advocates provide supportive phone counseling and legal/medical accompaniments for survivors of sexual assault and outreach/risk-reduction education to the community.

Our Rape Care Advocates are required to commit to 50 hours of training and one year of service (four 12-hour shifts on-call per month). During the training, you will receive the information needed to assist survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. Our next training class is starting in July.

Men and women, age 18 or older, interested in becoming volunteer advocates or who would like more information can call CONTACT of Burlington County at 856-234-5484 or 609-267-3760, ext. 210, or e-mail tpalmer@contactburlco.org.

CONTACT’s 24-hour Helplines (856-234-8888, 856-234-3451, 609-267-8500 or 609-871-4700) have served the Burlington County community since 1972. CONTACT provides Crisis Intervention, Information & Referral, Rape Care & Sexual Assault Services, KidsLine, TeenLine, Reassurance “care calls,” PetFriends for grieving pet owners and Outreach & Education. Presentations are available on all programs---call our office for a speaker or further information. All services are confidential, non-judgmental and free of charge.

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