WCA April 2016 Volunteer Newsletter

 

 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

 

VOLUNTEER NEWS April 2016   April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Help us create a better informed community by debunking the myths and sharing facts. More information & statistics can be found by clicking here. If you have any questions, or would like to have a training at your workplace, please email Sara. Get Involved:  Sexual Assault Awareness Month Facebook Profile Picture Add a teal ribbon to your facebook profile picture to show support.  Host a Lunch & Learn Do you belong to an organization that brings in speakers over lunch or other meeting times? Our team would be happy to speak to your group about Sexual Assault and other topics! Contact us today to schedule. Go Teal - Friday, April 8 Join the WCA and the WoodmenLife Tower as we go teal in support of survivors of sexual assault. Don't forget to share your pictures! Twitter Chat - Tuesday, April 12 Join the WCA, Methodist Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner team members & other organizations serving survivors as we talk online about sexual assault. Chat begins at noon and is moderated by @MethodistHealth. Take Back the Night - Thursday, April 21 Creighton Students will join hands to Take Back the Night in an effort to raise awareness about sexual assault on campus. Check here for more details. "It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent." -Madeleine Albright EVENTS & TRAINING Tuesday, April 12 5:30-8:30 New Volunteer Orientation RSVP Sexual Assault Community Response Panel - Wednesday, April 28 The WCA is excited to host a panel discussion about how our community responds to sexual assaults. Representatives from Methodist SANE team, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha Police Department, WCA and Men Against Violence will be present. Questions? REMINDERS Self-Care: take a break & take care of yourself Remember to sign out of the volunteer binder as well! We need to know the length of time to record it. Join our WCA Volunteers Facebook group for more pictures, updates and event reminders! VOLUNTEER REPORT February Volunteer Hours: 422.5 March Volunteer Hours: 435.5 Goal for April: 450 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Maurice Volunteer Position: Hotline Volunteer Since: 2006 Job: Compensation Analyst in Human Resources at Boys Town Hobbies: Cooking, running and weight training Favorite Teams: Arkansas Razorbacks & Dallas Cowboys Fun Fact: Have visited 26 countries and have been married 32 years Why I Started Volunteering: Learned about the hotline while training for the Sexual Assault Prevention & Response program at Offutt AFB What I've Learned: Volunteering can bring out skills you may not have known you had WCA VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION Some of the amazing volunteers that making our space helped paint our offices. Thanks to all for  fresh and inviting! Pauline, Ann, Ta'wanna, Jen, Michael and Jacob at New Volunteer Orientation. We're excited to have you join our volunteer team!