How You Can Help

Reasons to Give
How to Give
Reasons to Volunteer
How to Volunteer

Reasons to Give

Sexual assault affects everyone. No matter where you live, it is likely that someone you care about has been affected by sexual violence. Most sexual assaults are never reported to authorities and often hidden from family and friends. With your help, we can continue to provide survivors with the help and support they deserve.
Your donation makes a difference. Grants, fundraisers, and client contributions cannot cover all costs associated with making our services available. Further, grant sources are dwindling. Non-profit agencies are relying more and more on private donations to help cover costs.
Give so others can get help. Crisis intervention services are needed every day of the year. Prevention is also ongoing. Making a donation allows us to continue offering these services.

How to Give

Write a Check - You may consider a monetary gift now or by the end of the year. If you itemize, such a gift can reduce your tax bill. Please mail to the P.O. Box below.

Donate Online - You can donate online via credit card by clicking here and entering your donation amount.

Company Matching Contribution - Many employers offer matching contributions. Be sure to ask your employer if they will match contributions you make to RCIS and what forms may be necessary to complete the process. RCIS will be happy to fill out any paperwork needed from our organization.

Donate by Credit Card - To use a credit card to make a donation, e-mail info@rapecrisiscc.org with your name and contact information and our Business Administrator will contact you to arrange your donation.

Donate Goods or Services - We are always in need of various types of services that can be provided by someone willing to donate their talents. We also have yearly events for which we are in need of goods and services to be used as prizes at the events (for upcoming events, please see the Upcoming/Current Events).

See our agency wish list for additional agency needs

Take Advantage of the United Way Campaign in your Workplace - To become an affiliated member of United Way of Central Maryland, programs like Rape Crisis undergo financial scrutiny and abide by set standards for use of donated funds. Our United Way designation number is 5650.

Donate Property or Stock - To avoid capital gains, you may wish to donate appreciated property that you have held for longer than one year, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Contact your investment advisor as early as possible to help you complete the transfer. Contact our Business Administrator at (410) 857-0900 to complete the process.

Shop with igive - Doing your online shopping through igive will enable a percentage of your purchase with participating retailers to be donated to the agency you designate. Best of all, it won't cost you any extra! See their website for additional information: http://www.igive.com/welcome.

Use GoodSearch as your Internet Search Engine - Searching through GoodSearch will generate donations to our cause. See their site for additional information: http://www.goodsearch.com.

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Reasons to Volunteer

the opportunity to help others in a time of great need
to actively serve your community and be directly responsible for making it safer
to learn about yourself and to develop new skills
to meet other people who share your concerns about sexual violence
to experience the satisfaction that comes from reaching out to others

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How to Volunteer

Without the tireless efforts of our volunteers, we would not be able to offer some of the services we currently offer. Below you will find two ongoing volunteer opportunities. For information on internships, please see Job Opportunities.

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Hotline volunteer

The hotline volunteer is someone who can provide emotional and practical support to victims of sexual violence. Responsibilities include talking to hotline callers, accompaniment to police or hospital if needed, and follow-up. Volunteers assist with hotline coverage primarily in the evening, on weekends and holidays. Hotline volunteers also staff information tables at community events and provide assistance with fundraising events.

Requirements: Applicants must complete an initial 20 hour training program provided by Rape Crisis, offered periodically, and pass a criminal background check. Continuing education and supervision are provided at hotline volunteer meetings. (Related experience or training cannot be substituted for training program.) Minimum age for hotline counselors is 21 years of age. To Apply: Contact our Hotline Services Coordinator at 410-857-0900.

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Trustee

A trustee is someone who desires to be a member of our governing board. Members are nominated and elected by majority vote of the Board. Trustees are recruited based on their area of expertise, community service, leadership and desire to be involved.

Requirements: Each trustee serves a two-year term after election. A criminal background check is required, as well as an annual financial contribution of $150. The contribution may be a personal gift or sponsored by another agency or program.
To Apply: Contact the CEO at 410-857-0900.

Other Annual Outreach Volunteer Opportunities

The following are some opportunities to help RCIS with events that occur annually. More information about how you can help with these events will be posted on our website.

Fallfest - committee and event
Culinary Experience - committee and event
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) - committee and event

Please contact that Hotline Services Coordinator at 410-857-0900 for more information on these opportunities.

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Sign up for our Emails For Emails you can trust	How You Can Help Reasons to Give How to Give Reasons to Volunteer How to Volunteer Reasons to Give Sexual assault affects everyone. No matter where you live, it is likely that someone you care about has been affected by sexual violence. Most sexual assaults are never reported to authorities and often hidden from family and friends. With your help, we can continue to provide survivors with the help and support they deserve. Your donation makes a difference. Grants, fundraisers, and client contributions cannot cover all costs associated with making our services available. Further, grant sources are dwindling. Non-profit agencies are relying more and more on private donations to help cover costs. Give so others can get help. Crisis intervention services are needed every day of the year. Prevention is also ongoing. Making a donation allows us to continue offering these services. ^ Top of Page How to Give Write a Check - You may consider a monetary gift now or by the end of the year. If you itemize, such a gift can reduce your tax bill. Please mail to the P.O. Box below. Donate Online - You can donate online via credit card by clicking here and entering your donation amount. Company Matching Contribution - Many employers offer matching contributions. Be sure to ask your employer if they will match contributions you make to RCIS and what forms may be necessary to complete the process. RCIS will be happy to fill out any paperwork needed from our organization. Donate by Credit Card - To use a credit card to make a donation, e-mail info@rapecrisiscc.org with your name and contact information and our Business Administrator will contact you to arrange your donation. Donate Goods or Services - We are always in need of various types of services that can be provided by someone willing to donate their talents. We also have yearly events for which we are in need of goods and services to be used as prizes at the events (for upcoming events, please see the Upcoming/Current Events). See our agency wish list for additional agency needs Take Advantage of the United Way Campaign in your Workplace - To become an affiliated member of United Way of Central Maryland, programs like Rape Crisis undergo financial scrutiny and abide by set standards for use of donated funds. Our United Way designation number is 5650. Donate Property or Stock - To avoid capital gains, you may wish to donate appreciated property that you have held for longer than one year, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Contact your investment advisor as early as possible to help you complete the transfer. Contact our Business Administrator at (410) 857-0900 to complete the process. Shop with igive - Doing your online shopping through igive will enable a percentage of your purchase with participating retailers to be donated to the agency you designate. Best of all, it won't cost you any extra! See their website for additional information: http://www.igive.com/welcome. Use GoodSearch as your Internet Search Engine - Searching through GoodSearch will generate donations to our cause. See their site for additional information: http://www.goodsearch.com. ^ Top of Page Reasons to Volunteer the opportunity to help others in a time of great need to actively serve your community and be directly responsible for making it safer to learn about yourself and to develop new skills to meet other people who share your concerns about sexual violence to experience the satisfaction that comes from reaching out to others ^ Top of Page How to Volunteer Without the tireless efforts of our volunteers, we would not be able to offer some of the services we currently offer. Below you will find two ongoing volunteer opportunities. For information on internships, please see Job Opportunities. ^ Top of Page Hotline volunteer The hotline volunteer is someone who can provide emotional and practical support to victims of sexual violence. Responsibilities include talking to hotline callers, accompaniment to police or hospital if needed, and follow-up. Volunteers assist with hotline coverage primarily in the evening, on weekends and holidays. Hotline volunteers also staff information tables at community events and provide assistance with fundraising events. Requirements: Applicants must complete an initial 20 hour training program provided by Rape Crisis, offered periodically, and pass a criminal background check. Continuing education and supervision are provided at hotline volunteer meetings. (Related experience or training cannot be substituted for training program.) Minimum age for hotline counselors is 21 years of age. To Apply: Contact our Hotline Services Coordinator at 410-857-0900. ^ Top of Page Trustee A trustee is someone who desires to be a member of our governing board. Members are nominated and elected by majority vote of the Board. Trustees are recruited based on their area of expertise, community service, leadership and desire to be involved. Requirements: Each trustee serves a two-year term after election. A criminal background check is required, as well as an annual financial contribution of $150. The contribution may be a personal gift or sponsored by another agency or program. To Apply: Contact the CEO at 410-857-0900. Other Annual Outreach Volunteer Opportunities The following are some opportunities to help RCIS with events that occur annually. More information about how you can help with these events will be posted on our website. Fallfest - committee and event Culinary Experience - committee and event Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) - committee and event Please contact that Hotline Services Coordinator at 410-857-0900 for more information on these opportunities. ^ Top of Page Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County P.O. Box 1563 - Westminster, MD 21158 Office: (410) 857-0900 - Fax: (410) 876-9147 Email: info@rapecrisiscc.org 24-Hour Hotline: 410-857-7322 United Way of Central MD, Combined Charity Campaign, Maryland Charity Campaign - 5650 Combined Federal Campaign - 18031 Website by bizmarquee.com, inc.