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Victims Services & Rape Crisis Center

Victims Services & Rape Crisis Center 24 Hour Sexual Assault Helpline - 352-264-6760 Toll Free 24 Hour Sexual Assault Helpline - 866-252-5439 Get Involved! Volunteer with Our Center Caring and compassionate people looking to make a difference in our community and in the lives of those hurt by sexual violence can volunteer with the Alachua County Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center. Our program has two volunteer tracks to pursue - serve as a Helpline Counselor, answering our 24/7 rape crisis helpline, or a Community Ambassador, promoting awareness at community events. Helpline Counselor Volunteer Helpline Counselors answer our program's 24/7 helpline, covering evening, weekend, and holiday shifts when our offices are closed. Volunteers carry a County-issued cell phone and respond to victims and citizens in our community seeking crisis counseling and resources. Callers range from victims in crisis to friends and family members seeking information on how to support their loved one. Potential helpline volunteers must successfully complete 40 hours of online and in-person training, comprised of roleplays, readings, and quizzes, under the supervision of program staff. In-person training takes place at the program's offices at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL. Potential volunteers must complete a level 2 background check, which is paid for by the program, before beginning their service. Upon graduating training, volunteers must commit to a minimum of 36 helpline shifts over the course of 9 months. For more information on becoming a Helpline Counselor, contact Amber Peacock at (352) 363-7506, [email protected]. Community Ambassador Volunteer Community Ambassadors assist program outreach staff by representing our agency at local outreach events, explaining program services to community leaders, and generally promoting awareness about sexual violence and local resources. Additionally, volunteers help organize and prepare for events and assist staff with performing general office duties as needed. Ambassadors must complete a short in-house training, which takes place at our program's offices located at 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL. Potential volunteers must complete a level 2 background check, which is paid for by the program, before beginning their service. Upon completing their training, Community Ambassadors are expected to participate in 2 hours of outreach work each week. For more information on becoming a Community Ambassador, contact Cassandra Moore at (352) 264-6712, [email protected]. Volunteer Application If you are interested in volunteering as a Helpline Counselor or Community Ambassador, please complete the volunteer application and return by email to Amber Peacock at [email protected], or by hard copy to Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center, 218 SE 24th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641. Upon reviewing your application, program staff will contact you regarding volunteer training. Typically, a short face to face interview is required. Please note that not all applicants, motivated as they may be, will make effective volunteers for our program. Applicants are carefully screened before and during training. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the application process, or want to know more about our volunteer programs: For Helpline Counselors, contact Amber Peacock at (352) 363-7506, [email protected] For Community Ambassadors, contact Cassandra Moore at (352) 264-6712, [email protected] If any accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at (352) 374-5275 or (352) 374-5284 TDD. Contact Victim Services & Rape Crisis Center Main Office @John Henry Thomas, M.D. Center 218 SE 24th Street Gainesville, FL 32641 Phone: 352-264-6760 Fax: 352-264-6774 TDD/TTY: 352-955-2449 Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM, some services available 24/7. Laura Kalt VSRCC Director 218 SE 24th Street Gainesville, FL 32641 Phone: 352-264-6760 Fax: 352-264-6774 TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service) [email protected] Toll-Free Phone: 1-866-252-5439 24 Hour Sexual Assault Helpline Phone: 352-264-6760 TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service) Toll free 24 Hour Sexual Assault Helpline Phone: 866-252-5439 TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service) Bradford County Outreach Office 925 N. Temple Ave, Ste C Starke, FL 32091 TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service) Hours vary, please call 24/7 helpline for more information. Union County Outreach Office 410 W Main Street Lake Butler, FL 32054 TDD/TTY users, please call 711 (Florida Relay Service) Hours vary, please call 24/7 helpline for more information. Mission Statement: To support survivors on their journey to reclaiming their personal power in the aftermath of a crime.

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HAHarvey Walden
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Quincy City Council Reviews Materials for Former Eastern Nazarene Campus Purchase

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Free World Cup Watch Party Comes to Kilroy Square June 19-20

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Quincy Election Department Launches 88-Language Translation Technology for Voters

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Quincy Flag Day Parade Returns June 13: 75th Anniversary Celebration with Fireworks

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"Quincy Flag Day Parade and Fireworks Set for June 13thMayor Thomas P. Koch and the City of Quincy are proud to announce the nation’s longest-running Flag Day Parade will take place on Saturday, June 13th. This year’s parade will step off at 7:00 PM at the corner of Hancock Street and Coddington Street in Quincy Center and head north along Hancock Street, turning onto Merrymount Parkway and wrap-up at Vietnam Veterans Drive and Adams Field. A flag-raising ceremony and musical performance at Pageant Field will follow the completion of the parade. The night will culminate with fireworks over Black’s Creek at approximately 9:00 PMThis year’s parade will feature floats celebrating America 250, specialty units, public safety and veterans’ color guards, a fleet of classic cars, and more than 1,000 flag-waving youngsters. This year’s parade marks the 75th anniversary of the parade that carries on the tradition of the Koch Club. Adding to the parade excitement, former Richard J. and Simone N Koch Youth Service Award winners will return to join in this commemorative year.Bands performing include the Quincy/North Quincy Marching Band, Crusaders Senior Corp., North Star Alumni Drum and Bugle, 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle, Conn Hurricanes Drum and Bugle, Branches Steel Band, New Magnolia Jazz Band and the Conn Alumni Drum and Bugle.The Flag Day Parade was started by Richard (Dick) Koch Sr. in 1952 when he led a group of youngsters around Norfolk Downs and finished with a flag-raising at Cavanagh Stadium. The parade has grown significantly through the years and fireworks were added in the 1990s.“This event truly showcases the very best of our community, with local organizations, youth groups, families, and residents all coming together to celebrate and participate in the parade,” said Mayor Tom Koch. “It’s a cherished tradition and without question one of the most anticipated and joyful days of the year in Quincy.”At Pageant Field, the 50’ x 80’ flag will be raised over the crowd to the tune of “Grand Ol’ Flag.” A welcome ceremony will take place on the stage and the evening will commence with a spectacular fireworks show over Black’s Creek, sponsored by Quirk Auto.Added Mayor Koch, “We extend our sincere appreciation to Dan Quirk and Quirk Auto for their continued sponsorship of the fireworks display, which has become a signature highlight of this beloved event year after year. I encourage residents and visitors alike to join us for an evening of community spirit and patriotic pride as we commemorate America 250 here in Quincy.For more information, visit the Special Events Section and follow the City of Quincy on social media."

Quincy's History Keepers Named Grand Marshals of 2026 Flag Day Parade

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