Becoming a volunteer for The SAGE Project, Inc. is a wonderful gift to give to our clients, and a powerful way to join the struggle against exploitation, violence and addiction.

Our clients tell us that volunteer contributions are particularly important. Survivors of sexual exploitation have been so ignored, traumatized, or vilified, that the support of volunteers helps remedy the deep isolation many of our clients experience, and reinforces that they are worthy of love, respect, and caring.

Volunteers may provide administrative help, mentoring, wellness or health services, artistic or creative writing coaching, or a variety of other skills and disciplines. Volunteer contributions can range from donation of services, skills, or time, and may be structured for a finite time period or project-specific basis, to internships ranging from 3 months to 2 years.

If you're thinking about volunteering with The SAGE Project, please take note that:

• Although types of commitments are negotiable, once you’ve made them, it’s most helpful for our clients and staff if you are careful to maintain them relative to timing, punctuality, and accomplishing tasks carefully. Keep in mind that we are working on building trust with clients; it’s important that commitments made to our clients—whether by staff or volunteers—be made carefully and thoughtfully, and kept whenever possible.
  


• SAGE is a drug and alcohol free environment. We ask all volunteers to also be aware that the majority of our clients and many of our staff are working on maintaining sobriety. Please avoid behavior or statements which encourage drug use or relapse.
  


• Client confidentiality is a SAGE priority. Any information you have access to about individual clients or organizational issues must remain confidential outside of SAGE.
  


• SAGE has a non-discrimination policy that reflects the commitment of SAGE staff and volunteers to treating all individuals with respect and dignity.
  


• Some volunteer opportunities require that you be at least 18 years of age. Some are also inappropriate for court-mandated or community service. You will be asked to disclose your age and reasons for volunteering when you meet with our volunteer coordinator.
  


• We want you to have a good experience! Please talk to our volunteer coordinator or the appropriate supervisor if you have concerns, need information or guidance, or feel that your participation in SAGE could be changed or improved.