Become a Volunteer
CVA Training Happens 3x a year: January, JUNE and SEPTEMBER
If you have any questions please feel free to contact our Volunteer Coordinator Kaitlyn at [email protected]
What Can I Do as a Volunteer or Clinical Intern?
TESSA Staff works with volunteers and clinical interns to find the best fit within the agency. Volunteer and internship opportunities include the following below and a more detailed description is in PDF “Volunteer Opportunities”.
Volunteers must complete the 36-hour Confidential Victim Advocacy (CVA) Training before being able to volunteer at our organization. Groups require special planning. If you are group seeking opportunities to help, please contact our Development Team at [email protected].
General Info for Prospective Volunteers
Individual TESSA Volunteers must complete our 36-hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocacy Training. Depending on the specific area of interest, additional training may be required. All Volunteers receive ongoing education and support throughout their time at TESSA. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
General Info for Prospective Clinical Interns
TESSA offers both undergraduate and graduate internships within the Clinical Department only. Prospective graduate interns are required to interview with TESSA’s Counseling Department for acceptance into the program. All accepted undergraduate and graduate interns are required to complete our 36-hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Advocacy Training program.
Did we pique your interest?
If you’re still interested in volunteering, or in an internship position, please fill out our online application by clicking the button below. As a part of working with our organization, you will be subjected to a
background check from a third-party website, which will cost you $38.43.
Volunteer Training is three times a year: January, May, and August.
If you have any questions before applying please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Kaitlyn at [email protected]