Become an AVP VOLUNTEER

AVP is always in need of volunteers, for special events, as well as for longer-term participation in our various programs. If you are interested, simply fill out our Volunteer Information Form.



Volunteer Hotline Training

Our next 30-hour training schedule is as follows:

  • Saturday, April 12th 10am-5:30pm
  • Sunday, April 13th 10am-5:30pm
  • Thursday, April 17th, 24th 6pm-9pm
  • Thursday, May 1st 6pm-9pm
  • Saturday, May 3rd 10am-5:30pm
All classes are held at the Anti-Violence Project 240 West 35th Street, Suite 200 between 7th and 8th Avenues. Upon successful completion, volunteers will be New York State Department of Health Certified Rape Crisis Counselors. We ask that volunteers make a year-long commitment to volunteer with AVP once a month, if possible. For more information, contact Darlene Torres at 212-714-1184 or dtorres@avp.org. Click here to download a flyer, which may be re-distributed or reposted. Microsoft Word is required to view the flyer.

Training Topics Include:

  • Violence in L/G/B/T Community
  • Police and the Criminal Justice System
  • Crisis intervention
  • Domestic Violence
  • Bias and Pick up Crimes
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Transgender Related Violence
  • HIV - Related Violence
  • Suicide


click on a Volunteer Form link below to download that file formatIf you are interested in becoming an AVP volunteer or participating in the Volunteer Hotline Training, please download and complete our Volunteer Information form, available as a Microsoft Word document or as an Acrobat PDF file. Click your desired format, fill out the form and email, mail or fax it back to AVP.


For more information regarding the Volunteer Hotline Training, please contact the Training Manager at 212-714-1184. If you are interested in joining AVP's volunteer team, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 212-714-1184. Volunteer Opportunities Include: