Medical Accompaniment for Sexual Assault Exams

Compassionate, dedicated community members needed to:

• Respond to Victim/Survivors of sexual assault during evidence collection 
• Receive training in immediate crisis intervention 
• Work toward creating a community that is free from sexual violence 

The Medical Accompaniment Program (MAP) involves responding to Sexual Assault Center's onsite SAFE Clinic, Nashville General Hospital, and Vanderbilt Medical Center when a Victim/Survivor comes in for evidence collection (a rape kit) immediately following a sexual assault.

During this time, volunteers act as advocates and are available to support the Victim/Survivor however they may need. This may include but is not limited to answering questions, providing emotional support and crisis intervention, helping to anticipate next steps, and supporting Victim/Survivors' friends and loved ones.  

A few things to note:

• Application, interview, background check, and completion of 32-hour training required. Trainings are offered several times per year at Sexual Assault Center (SAC).
• Currently accepting applications for either of the next two trainings, which will be held in July and October. Attendance for all dates of given training is required. Dates of next two trainings:
  • July 2025 weeknights: 7/14-17, 7/28-31, 5-9pm each night
  • October 2025 weekends: 10/4-5 and 10/18-19, 9am-5pm each day
• No prior education or experience in the field needed. Bilingual (Spanish/English) volunteers especially needed.
• Volunteers must complete a minimum requirement of 3 shifts (6-hour on-call shifts) per month for at least six months - you may not get called during a shift, but you have to be able to respond if you do get called. Shift scheduling is flexible to fit volunteers' needs. 

Please express interest and we'll get you an application.