Furthermore, in response to the increasing numbers of calls that were being received from male survivors of abuse it was decided to extend the service to them. The Volunteers These are concerned individuals of both sexes who feel motivated to help those who have suffered the trauma of rape or abuse. To date recruitment has been in the Inverness, Caithness, Ross-shire, Sutherland and Skye areas. However, in the fullness of time we hope to extend recruitment to the furthest reaches of the region. Initial training courses are held for new volunteers.
External supervision is provided for volunteers on a regular basis.
How to become a volunteer with Rape and Abuse Line. The recruitment drives preceding training are periodically advertised in local newspapers, or interested parties may write to the PO box number at any time. If you feel that we can help you, please telephone or write. Your call or letter will be treated with the utmost confidence, you will be treated with respect and you will not be asked to give any information that you do not wish to. Our aim is to provide by phone or in person the support you require.