Training and Volunteer Opportunities

Next Counselling Course starting on September 2023 - applications now being accepted

Are you a counsellor or a front-line professional?  We are now accepting applications for our sexual violence training.Due to demand, we are running two courses this year. One weekend course and one midweek course.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications for this year’s training has now been extended to the is 30th of June 2023.

This year due to demand we are running two trainings, one taking place on weekends on the following dates;   16th/17th Sept, 14/15th October, 11/12th November, 2/3rd December, 13/14th January, 2024, 10/11th Feb, 9/10th March, 13/14th April &11/12th May, 2024.  

The second course will be running during week days, we have not set the dates yet but it will be two days midweek once a month over the course of 9 months,  commencing in September and ending in May.  The application form attached asks you to chose your preference for weekend or midweek training and we will do our best to accommodate your first preference. 

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Support Worker training 2023

We are looking for Sexual Assault Treatment Unit support volunteers. 

As a Rape Crisis Midwest SATU support volunteer, you will make a difference to the lives of survivors in the aftermath of Rape & Sexual Violence, deepen your understanding and knowledge of rape and sexual violence, be part of a community of people working to end rape and violence and be a vital team member in a professional organisation that helps people throughout the Midwest region. 

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