Volunteer
Join us to help prevent sexual violence.
Welcome, Volunteers!
Thank you for your interest in serving as a volunteer and your willingness to contribute valuable time. Our goal is to empower adults impacted by sexual violence; and volunteers are essential to reaching that goal.

Let’s Get Started
Your skills, talent and passion
Brave Step is committed to this mission and will actively work to find a good fit for your skills, talent and passion. There are numerous opportunities to take a brave step:
- Become a Changemaker
- If you have a special skill or expertise, we likely can put that to use.
- Serve as an ambassador at events.
- Peer Leader or Assistant Group Leader
- Apply to join the board of directors or a board committee.
- Host a fundraising event or activity.
- Lend a hand with administrative tasks
- Plus more.
Volunteer Orientation
To ensure you are educated and prepared to serve Brave Step’s mission, we request attendance at an upcoming volunteer training.
2023 Volunteer Orientation Dates:
- Oct. 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Additional dates coming soon.
Complete a Volunteer Application
We want to provide you with the best opportunity to use your skills and abilities to not only serve our clients, but to also encourage you to seek your full potential.
Learn more about Brave Step
“My role as a volunteer has been impactful, both to me and the broader Brave Step community. I feel like my contributions truly made a difference and will utlimately impact my kids and grandkids.” – Volunteer
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