Are you searching for a way to work with persons who've experienced trauma?
Are you interested in being a source of support for victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence? Consider becoming an on-call Volunteer Advocate responding to patients who present to our La Crosse campus Emergency Room during weekend or overnight hours. No previous experience is necessary. We will provide extensive training!
We are currently recruiting volunteers for our FALL 2025 training session
Volunteer Advocates work in conjunction with SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) nurses, Emergency Room nurses, social workers, and providers to enable the patient to cope with an assault and make decisions about collection of forensic evidence, safety planning, and reporting to law enforcement.
To learn more, please submit an interest form here: Volunteer application - Gundersen Health System
Want to chat before you submit an interest form? Call our program coordinator Erica at 608-775-3294 or email erica.pichette@gundersenhealth.org
