ATTEND AN EVENT
Cocoa for a Cause: Santa's Wonderland
a fundraising event
Meet us at Santa's Wonderland, Saturday, November 29, 2025, for the lights and the hot cocoa. 100% of the evenings cocoa sales will be donated to the Sexual Assault Resource Center.
To purchase your tickets for the evening click here.
DATE: Saturday, November 29, 2025
BEYOND THE SILENCE: Stories Worn Boldly
a survivor fashion show
Join us for an unforgettable twist on a typical fashion show. Survivors and advocates from across the Brazos Valley will be walking to share their stories and raise awareness to reduce sexual violence in our communities.
DATE: Spring 2026
An Evening Under the Stars 2026
Join us for our 8th annual “An Evening Under the Stars” event for an evening of cocktails, delicious cuisine, our signature raffle, silent and live auctions, and wine and whiskey pull.
DATE: Summer/Fall 2026
VOLUNTEER
As a SARC volunteer, you will provide crucial support and advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. Our volunteer advocates support the 24-hour Hotline and meet in-person with survivors of sexual assault at nearby hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and at local courthouses.
VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE
Volunteer Advocates are required to attend a 40-hour Office of the Attorney General training course provided by SARC. Advocates commit to a minimum of 2 shifts per month providing services through our hotline or accompaniment programs to survivors of sexual violence.
Process for Becoming a Volunteer Advocate
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Submit Application: Begin by submitting your application through Better Impact.
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Complete New Volunteer Orientation: Watch the New Volunteer Orientation video, available on Better Impact, to familiarize yourself with the program and expectations.
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Interview: Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to schedule an interview.
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Background Check: A background check and reference follow-up will be conducted as part of the screening process.
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Acceptance Decision: After reviewing your application and interview, our Volunteer Team will contact you regarding your next steps with the SARC Volunteer Program.
Once Accepted:
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Complete Volunteer Training: The Volunteer Coordinator will contact you and schedule your official Volunteer Training. The training consists of 40 hours of instruction, which includes 3 weeks of in-person classes (Monday through Thursday, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM) as well as self-paced study. The in-person classes are offered several times throughout the year.
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Become an Active Advocate: Upon successful completion of your training, you will be officially approved as an active volunteer advocate with SARC, ready to make a positive impact in the lives of survivors.
2026 Volunteer Training Schedule:
February 2nd - 19th - Registration will close Jan. 12th
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Internships are available to undergraduate students who are studying in related fields and graduate students in Social Work or Counseling.
SARC offers internships for all semesters. Interns commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week in-office for their semester(s) and are provided with projects to complete. For more information, please email reachingout@sarcbv.org with your name, major, resume, and cover letter. Include any internship requirements your program may have along with the time frame in which you are wanting to intern.